Junior Hardware QA Engineer

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.