Test Engineer

AppleOne Employment Services; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks a skilled Test Engineer for a local client in Fremont, CA. The role supports Production Engineering and Service departments, focusing on test planning, implementation, troubleshooting, and documentation across hardware and software.

The Test Engineer will design and implement testing processes for pre-burn, run-in, and post-burn stages, configure test equipment, analyze results, and provide detailed reports and specs.

Qualifications

• Experience in Test Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, electronics testing, or a related technical field.
• Experience planning, implementing, and executing product tests.
• Experience defining and performing detailed testing to verify product performance and quality.
• Knowledge of both hardware and software testing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience writing test specifications, error reports, and other technical documentation.
• Familiarity with configuration management processes and procedures.
• Ability to analyze testing results and clearly communicate findings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and execute product testing activities to verify performance, functionality, reliability, and quality.
• Define, organize, and implement detailed tests across a variety of hardware and software platforms.
• Configure appropriate systems, equipment, and combinations of tests based on product requirements.
• Design and implement testing processes, including software downloads, pre-burn, run-in, and post-burn testing.
• Define and support test equipment, tools, and fixtures.
• Verify new testing procedures and customer-specific bundles prior to implementation.
• Analyze test results and identify errors, inconsistencies, or potential product issues.
• Write detailed error reports, test specifications, procedures, and supporting technical documentation.
• Perform configuration management of test specifications and procedures.
• Troubleshoot test-related issues and provide technical support as needed.
• Provide test-related training and guidance to Production, Service, and other internal teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Service departments to resolve testing concerns and improve processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test procedures, results, configurations, and corrective actions.

Skills

Test Engineering

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Hardware Testing

Software Testing

Test Planning

Configuration Management

Attention to Detail

Tools

Oscilloscope

Debugging tools

Job description

Test Engineer

A local client is looking to hire a skilled Test Engineer to join their Production Engineering or Service Department. This is a great opportunity for a detail‑oriented engineering professional with experience in test planning, implementation, troubleshooting, and technical documentation across both hardware and software platforms.

Position Overview

The Test Engineer will be responsible for configuring the appropriate systems and combinations of tests necessary to efficiently meet product testing requirements while thoroughly documenting testing procedures, results, and analysis.

This individual will design, implement, and support software download, pre‑burn, run‑in, and post‑burn testing processes for multiple products. The Test Engineer will also assist with defining test equipment and fixtures, verifying new tests and customer‑specific bundles prior to implementation, and providing test‑related training and technical support to internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and execute product testing activities to verify performance, functionality, reliability, and quality.
• Define, organize, and implement detailed tests across a variety of hardware and software platforms.
• Configure appropriate systems, equipment, and combinations of tests based on product requirements.
• Design and implement testing processes, including:
  • Software downloads
  • Pre‑burn testing
  • Run‑in testing
  • Post‑burn testing
• Define and support test equipment, tools, and fixtures.
• Verify new testing procedures and customer‑specific bundles prior to implementation.
• Analyze test results and identify errors, inconsistencies, or potential product issues.
• Write detailed error reports, test specifications, procedures, and supporting technical documentation.
• Perform configuration management of test specifications and procedures.
• Troubleshoot test‑related issues and provide technical support as needed.
• Provide test‑related training and guidance to Production, Service, and other internal teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Service departments to resolve testing concerns and improve processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test procedures, results, configurations, and corrective actions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in Test Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, electronics testing, or a related technical field.
• Experience planning, implementing, and executing product tests.
• Experience defining and performing detailed testing to verify product performance and quality.
• Knowledge of both hardware and software testing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience writing test specifications, error reports, and other technical documentation.
• Familiarity with configuration management processes and procedures.
• Ability to analyze testing results and clearly communicate findings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, analytical, and detail‑oriented Test Engineer who enjoys troubleshooting and developing efficient testing solutions. They will be comfortable working across hardware and software platforms, analyzing technical issues, documenting findings, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure products consistently meet established performance and quality standards.

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Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in Test Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, electronics testing, or a related technical field.
• Experience planning, implementing, and executing product tests.
• Experience defining and performing detailed testing to verify product performance and quality.
• Knowledge of both hardware and software testing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience writing test specifications, error reports, and other technical documentation.
• Familiarity with configuration management processes and procedures.
• Ability to analyze testing results and clearly communicate findings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.