Sr. Electrical Engineer-Hardware Test

Hayward Holdings, Inc.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. is hiring a Hardware Test Engineer to lead test platform development from specification to completion.

The role involves creating test hardware and GUI software for high-volume production, collaborating with design and manufacturing teams, and ensuring robust, fault-tolerant test systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hardware test experience, strong C/assembly skills, familiarity with PIC/Arduino/Raspberry Pi, and exposure to PCB design tools and IEC protocols.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Hardware Test Engineer responsible for complete development of test platform from initial product specification to project completion.
• Must have C and assembly language programming skills.
• Familiarity with Microchip PIC processors, Arduino Controllers, and Raspberry Pi Linux Computers is a plus.
• Must be able to demonstrate Windows programming ability using an object oriented language such as Delphi/Pascal, Python, C#.
• Experience with GUI test applications for evaluating hardware and test platforms, including bed-of-nails fixtures and interfaces to test equipment.
• Knowledge of PCB design tools (Eagle, KiCad, PCB123) is a plus.
• Understanding of RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI protocols is required.
• Familiarity with mechatronics/robotic platforms (e.g., Universal Robots, AUBO, Mecademic) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand circuits and functional blocks of consumer electronics products.
• Develop test specifications to test products on high-volume production lines.
• Design test hardware and GUI applications for tests.
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineers to develop fault-tolerant test equipment.
• Coordinate with R&D to support new product releases and verify quality improvements.
• Debug and repair test hardware and software; maintain and update test equipment documentation.

Skills

C and assembly language

Windows programming

Python

Delphi/Pascal

C#

Mechatronics/robotics

Education

BS Computer Engineering or BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

Eagle

PCB123

KiCAD

Embarcadero IDEs

Job description

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE “HAYW”) is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

Responsibilities:

• • Analyze and develop complete understanding of all circuits and functional blocks of consumer electronics products
• Develop test specifications and requirements necessary to completely test products on high volume production lines, guaranteeing correct function of all circuits and functional blocks
• Design test hardware and GUI applications which will perform tests as detailed in the test specification
• Work with Design Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to develop safe, ergonomic, fault tolerant test equipment at ICT, subassembly and EOL levels
• Coordinate with R&D to support new product releases and verify quality improvements to products
• Debug and repair existing test hardware and software as required
• Periodic Maintenance of test equipment as well as repair
• Update existing documentation, create new test system design documentation, test procedures, and work instructions

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Hardware Test Engineer with responsibility for complete development of test platform from initial product specification to project completion
• Strong knowledge of digital and analog electronics, circuit analysis, and development of GUI test applications for evaluating hardware required
• Must have C and assembly language programming skills
• Familiarity with Microchip PIC processors, Arduino Controllers, and Raspberry Pi Linux Computers a plus
• Must be able to demonstrate Windows programming ability using a common object orientated language such as Delphi/Pascal, Python, C#
• Knowledge of Embarcadero IDE’s a plus
• Successful applicant should be able to develop test applications for circuit board manufacturing environment, utilizing custom designed ‘bed of nails’ test platforms as well as interfaces to off-the-shelf test equipment such as programmable power supplies, spectrum analyzers, DMM’s, HiPot and programmable loads
• Experience in printed circuit board design using a schematic/CAD package such as Eagle, PCB123, KiCAD, or similar product a plus
• Understanding of common communications protocols such as RS232, RS485, I2C, and SPI required
• Familiarity with mechatronics and/or robotic platforms such as Universal Robotics, AUBO, Mecademic, Cartesian systems, stepper/servo drive systems a plus

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand and walk.
• The employee will frequently be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Education:

• BS Computer Engineering or BS Electrical Engineering #LI-LS1