Hardware Test Engineer

Mountain View on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 22, 2026 Last posted April 22, 2026
Job description
Our client is looking for a hands-on, detailed-oriented Hardware Test Engineer to support product manufacturing and testing. This role involves setup, testing, and troubleshooting hardware down to the subsystem level requiring strong electronics knowledge and flexibility to work in labs, test facilities, and field locations.

Key qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in hardware diagnostics, repair, or technical support.
  • Strong grasp of electrical theory and troubleshooting.
  • Experience debugging electronics at board/system level.
  • Proficiency with lab tools (multimeters and oscilloscopes).
  • Ability to read schematics and mechanical CAD drawings.
  • Ability to assemble prototype systems and cable harnesses from drawings.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support across engineering and non-technical teams.
  • Triage and debug hardware issues at system, sub-system, and component levels.
  • Analyze field failures and identify root causes.
  • Troubleshoot PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), Surface Mount Technology (SMT), and Integrated Circuits (ICs) related issues.
  • Execute test plans, perform repairs, and document findings.

Good to have:

  • Soldering and hot air rework proficiency.
  • Familiarity with Python or LabView scripting.
  • Experience with Linux command line.
About this role

Summary

Support hardware testing, troubleshooting, and repair in manufacturing environment.

Job title

Hardware Test Engineer

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

electronics

Location requirements

Mountain View, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electronics troubleshootingschematics readingoscilloscopesmultimeters

Preferred skills

solderinglabviewlinuxpython

Specializations

hardware testingelectronicstroubleshootinglab tools
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mountain View, CA, USA

On-site City