Hardware Validation Engineer Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Hardware Validation Engineer to join our team. As part of our continued investment in research and development, we need an experienced professional to support the testing and qualification of complex electronic systems.
This is a key role within our growing engineering division, ideal for someone coming from an electronics engineering background with strong experience in hardware testing, validation planning, and debugging in regulated environments.
Job Overview:
As a Hardware Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for test planning, execution, and documentation for new and existing hardware platforms. You'll collaborate closely with design, firmware, and compliance teams to ensure products meet quality, performance, and safety standards across a range of wireless and low-power safety devices.
Main Responsibilities:
* Develop, execute, and document comprehensive test plans for hardware validation across various product lines.
* Perform hands-on testing, fault-finding, and root cause analysis on electronic assemblies.
* Define test methodologies, fixtures, and custom test setups for prototype and pre-production units.
* Work closely with design and embedded teams to influence hardware testability and improve product robustness.
* Support regulatory compliance testing (EMC, environmental, functional safety).
* Drive continuous improvement in validation processes and documentation standards.
* Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and technicians in the test team.
Required Experience and Skills:
* 5+ years' experience in hardware test/validation or electronics development.
* Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
* Strong understanding of analogue/digital circuit design and debugging.
* Experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, power supplies).
* Knowledge of test development for microcontroller-based systems.
* Comfortable working with schematics, layouts, and hardware design documentation.
* Background in regulated industries (medical, automotive, aerospace, safety-critical).
Desirable Qualifications:
* Experience with automated hardware testing or LabVIEW/test scripting.
* Exposure to wireless technologies (BLE, Zigbee, RF).
* Familiarity with environmental and compliance standards (. IEC, ISO 13485, EMC/EMI testing).
* Understanding of PCB layout best practices and DFT/DFM principles.