Junior Hardware QA Engineer – Entry-Level Quality Tester
Launch your hardware quality assurance career in a high-impact environment. Our team of engineers designs consumer-facing devices, and we need a Junior Hardware QA Engineer to keep every board, sensor, and cable performing flawlessly.
About the Team
An interdisciplinary R&D group—spanning electronics, firmware, and mechanical design—relies on a compact QA lab to validate next-generation products. You will collaborate with senior test engineers who value curiosity, precision, and data-driven decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute detailed test plans on prototypes, pre-production and production units.
- Identify, isolate, and document hardware defects with clear reproduction steps and data logs.
- Operate oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and environmental chambers; calibrate and maintain them.
- Capture pass/fail metrics in the test management system and generate concise dashboards.
- Re-test after firmware or component fixes, confirming regression coverage.
- Cross-check compliance against FCC, UL, and ISO 9001 standards (you will receive guidance).
- Partner with design engineers to refine test coverage and suggest preventative measures.
- Contribute to root-cause analysis meetings—your meticulous notes steer corrective actions.
- Stay informed on emerging hardware QA methodologies (HALT/HASS, boundary-scan, JTAG).
- Document lessons learned to build an internal knowledge base for faster future validation.
What You’ll Learn
- Signal integrity fundamentals, EMC troubleshooting, and thermals.
- Automated test scripting in Python using PyVISA and NI TestStand.
- Statistical process control techniques for volume manufacturing.
- Risk-based testing strategies that balance schedule and coverage.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Foundational understanding of digital and analog circuits.
- Hands-on lab experience with multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Familiarity with schematic diagrams and PCB layouts.
- Strong analytical thinking and fault isolation ability.
- Clear written communication—defect reports that speak for themselves.
- Team-oriented attitude; you welcome feedback and ask insightful questions.
Preferred Plus
- Internship or project involving hardware validation.
- Exposure to Git for version control.
- Basic Python or shell scripting for test automation.
- Knowledge of ESD handling and safety protocols.
Why This Role Matters
Every shipped device reflects our reputation. Your findings protect customers from frustrating failures—and protect the business from costly recalls. From day one you will see the tangible impact of your work in the hands of real users.
Ready to test, measure, and perfect cutting-edge hardware? Apply today and start shaping products the world trusts tomorrow.