Test Engineer, Firmware & Hardware

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Test Engineer to design, develop, and validate electronic locking solutions and related software apps.

You will create comprehensive test plans, execute tests, analyze results, and lead reviews to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. The role requires hands-on hardware/software testing, scripting, and collaboration across disciplines, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronic systems and/or firmware design, development, analysis, and testing.
• Hands-on experience with embedded microcontroller-based systems.
• Experience supporting new product development from concept through production.
• Ability to interpret schematics, engineering requirements, and test data.
• Experience identifying and tracking hardware, firmware, and software defects.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, DVMs, logic analyzers).
• Strong project management and organizational skills in engineering.
• Cross-functional teamwork and collaboration across product development teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans for hardware and software platforms.
• Analyze and communicate test results; manage defect tracking and resolution.
• Lead technical design and program reviews with the team.
• Ensure designs and third-party deliverables meet requirements and quality standards.
• Define and implement test strategies and validation procedures for new and legacy products.
• Perform manual and automated testing of mobile, Windows, and web-based applications.

Skills

Electronic systems

Embedded systems

New product development

Schematics interpretation

Defect tracking

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Systems engineering

Manufacturing processes

Mobile-to-cloud connectivity

Python

C#

Java

Manual testing

Automated testing

Test automation

Problem solving

RFID/WiFi/Zigbee

Tools

Oscilloscope

Function generator

Digital multimeter (DVM)

Logic analyzer

Protocol analyzer

TestComplete

Robotic test systems

Job description

At ASSA ABLOY, our mission is to make securely accessing the things in your life noticeably easier, without being noticeable. Our global teams create products and services that add everyday simplicity and convenience to our users’ lives, providing peace of mind through safety and visibility. As a Test Engineer you will collaborate with a cross‑functional team to design, develop, and validate electronic locking solutions and their associated mobile, Windows, and web‑based applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for integrated hardware and software platforms.
• Analyze, document, and communicate test results while managing formal defect tracking and resolution processes.
• Lead and actively participate in technical design and program reviews.
• Ensure product designs and third‑party deliverables meet established requirements and quality standards.
• Partner with product development teams to define, plan, and implement test strategies, acceptance criteria, and validation procedures for both new and legacy products.
• Conduct data analysis and support corrective actions to ensure hardware and software acceptance tests meet customer specifications, drawings, and compliance requirements.
• Create project schedules and monitor testing activities to meet delivery timelines and performance objectives.
• Communicate project progress and test status through reports, presentations, and program review meetings.
• Manage activities required to obtain product certifications, including FCC, UL, CE, and other applicable regulatory standards, and develop supporting certification documentation.
• Perform both manual and automated testing of mobile, Windows, and web‑based applications.
• Design and develop specialized testing tools to support validation of software platforms, mobile applications, web applications, and web services.
• Contribute to the design and development of test automation solutions, fixtures, and testing apparatus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronic systems and/or firmware design, development, analysis, and testing.
• Hands‑on experience with embedded microcontroller‑based systems.
• Demonstrated success supporting new product development programs from concept through production.
• Ability to interpret and analyze schematics, engineering requirements, technical data, and test results.
• Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and resolving hardware, firmware, and system‑level software defects.
• Proficiency using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, digital voltmeters (DVMs), logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Strong project management and organizational skills within an engineering environment.
• Experience leading and contributing to cross‑functional project teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across product development and problem‑solving initiatives.
• Self‑motivated, innovative thinker with a strong drive for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge of RFID, Wi‑Fi, Z‑Wave, and/or Zigbee networking technologies preferred.
• Experience with mobile‑to‑cloud communication and connectivity protocols.
• Familiarity with Python, C#, Java, and testing tools such as Test Complete preferred.
• Experience with test automation technologies, including robotic test systems and automated test frameworks preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401(k).
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off.
• Employee pricing on products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more.
• Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.