Lead Hardware Test Engineer: Fixture Design & Automation

Experis; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis in Portland, OR is seeking a Technical Lead to own end-to-end test fixture design, including architecture, breakout cabling, configuration optimization, and vendor coordination. This role will ensure fixtures are reusable, maintainable, and adaptable to multiple test configurations across a busy electronics lab.

The ideal candidate will leverage software-based testing approaches to streamline fixture usage, improve lab efficiency, and collaborate with vendors to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant coursework in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years in test fixture design and hardware validation with vendor management.
• Ability to lift/move test equipment up to 25-35 lbs and work in a lab environment.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of software-based testing approaches.

Responsibilities

• Design breakout cabling and configuration layouts for test fixtures.
• Optimize fixture designs for efficient use of limited lab space.
• Establish standardized fixture designs for reuse across multiple test configurations.
• Partner with vendors to ensure timely, high-quality fixture builds.
• Coordinate vendor timelines and deliverables.
• Conduct quality reviews of vendor-built fixtures.
• Ensure fixtures are built for easy access and maintainability.
• Support multiple test configurations through flexible fixture design.
• Leverage modern software-based testing approaches to streamline fixture usage.

Skills

Test fixture design

Vendor management

Schematic reading

Software-based testing

Lab equipment integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Experis in Portland, OR is seeking a Technical Lead to own end-to-end test fixture design, including architecture, breakout cabling, configuration optimization, and vendor coordination. This role will ensure fixtures are reusable, maintainable, and adaptable to multiple test configurations across a busy electronics lab.

The ideal candidate will leverage software-based testing approaches to streamline fixture usage, improve lab efficiency, and collaborate with vendors to deliver high-quality