SMT Hardware Test Engineer

HCL Technologies Limited; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer in Austin to support SMT HW managed service, hardware test, software and program management for home/VPG/Accys NPI testing.

You will design test fixtures, develop validation procedures, and work with contract manufacturers to ensure production readiness. Strong electronics and PCB design experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in EE with 3+ years experience or M.Sc. in EE with 1+ year experience.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital and power electronics architectures.
• Experience in schematic and PCB layout design using CAD tools (Allegro).
• Ability to design and debug complex schematics/PCB layouts and propose experiments.
• Familiarity with USB 3.2, USB-PD, DisplayPort, PCIe, I2C, SPI protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate hardware test fixtures and test instruments for product validation and manufacturing testing.
• Implement product testing solutions from prototype to mass production.
• Collaborate with system design and diagnostics teams to define test strategies.
• Serve as the technical expert for system testing, troubleshooting, and validation methodologies.
• Present testing approaches, results, and solutions to cross-functional teams.
• Liaise with Contract Manufacturers to ensure test hardware/software readiness for production.
• Develop and execute product test plans and validation procedures.
• Specify test stations, diagnostics and process control requirements for manufacturing.
• Implement parametric data collection and test process control mechanisms.

Skills

Hardware design

Schematic design

PCB layout

Test fixtures

USB 3.2 / USB-PD / PCIe / I2C / SPI

Communication skills

GenAI knowledge

Leadership/PM experience

Education

B.Sc. in EE

M.Sc. in EE

Tools

Allegro

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Job description: Job Summary

Client’s Hardware Test Engineering (HWTE) group is looking for a passionate, highly collaborative vendor for supporting SMT HW managed service. In this engagement, vendor need to provide SMT Engineering Service Support for Hardware Test, SW, and Program Management. Home/VPG/Accys NPI testing (Austin position)

Client’s Hardware Test Engineering (HWTE) group is looking for a passionate, highly collaborative vendor for supporting SMT HW managed service. In this engagement, vendor need to provide SMT Engineering Service Support for Hardware Test, SW, and Program Management. Home/VPG/Accys NPI testing (Austin position)

• Design and integrate hardware test fixtures and test instruments for product validation and manufacturing testing.
• Implement product testing solutions for new products from prototype stage through mass production.
• Collaborate with system design and diagnostics teams to understand system architecture and define functional and performance test strategies.
• Serve as the technical expert for system testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and validation methodologies.
• Present and communicate testing approaches, results, and engineering solutions to cross-functional teams.
• Act as the primary liaison with Contract Manufacturers to ensure test hardware and software are validated and production-ready.
• Develop, document, and execute product test plans and validation procedures.
• Specify test stations, diagnostics, and process control requirements for manufacturing environments.
• Implement parametric data collection and test process control mechanisms.

Skill Requirements

• B.Sc. in EE with 3+ years of experience or M.Sc. in EE + 1 years of relevant experience
• Good understanding analog, digital, and power electronics hardware architectures and design
• Experience in schematic & PCB layout design using Allegro or a similar CAD tool
• Ability to design and debug complex electrical schematics and PCB layouts and propose clear,relevant experiments
• Working knowledge of USB 3.2, USB-PD, Display Port, PCIe, I2C, SPI technologies andprotocols, and design
• Good oral & written communication skills - be able to communicate complex engineeringconcepts clearly and concisely to various cross functional teams and leadership.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge on GenAI Agentic solutions is preferred.
• Prior experience with bed of nails test fixture and designing custom test instruments
• Prior experience of performing parametric data statistical analysis (CPK, GRR etc)
• Prior technical leadership and/or project management experience

Profile description:

Client’s Hardware Test Engineering (HWTE) group is looking for a passionate, highly collaborative vendor for supporting SMT HW managed service. In this engagement, vendor need to provide SMT Engineering Service Support for Hardware Test, SW, and Program Management. Home/VPG/Accys NPI testing (Austin position)

We offer:

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits y

ou best.

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