SMT Hardware Test Engineer — NPI Validation & Test

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

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.