Lead Hardware Test Engineer

Hunter Engineering Company

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or related field.
  • 5+ years leading a technical team.
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical, hardware, software, or systems testing.
  • Strong understanding of embedded systems and hardware interfaces.
  • Proven experience creating and executing test plans.
  • Proficiency with test instruments such as multimeters and DAQ systems.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day hardware and software activities for the Alpha Test Engineering Team.
  • Coordinate testing priorities, resource planning, and work assignments across projects.
  • Execute test plans, procedures, and validation strategies for various engineering products.
  • Identify test coverage gaps and ensure compliance with functional and regulatory requirements.
  • Define test equipment and resource needs for all testing activities.
  • Oversee execution of various types of tests to ensure product quality standards are met.
  • Establish and refine best practices and documentation standards for testing.

Benefits

  • Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage
  • Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center
Full Job Description
As the Lead Hardware Test Engineer, you will own the creation of the testing; strategy, execution, and continuous improvement while developing and mentoring a team of Test Engineers and Technicians. This is a role with a strong mechanical focus.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead day-to-day hardware and software activities for the Alpha Test Engineering Team; provide technical leadership and development for Test Engineers and Test Technicians
  • Coordinate testing priorities, resource planning, and work assignments across projects
  • Coordinate with the Validation Engineering Team to execute test plans, test procedures, and validation strategies for Hunter Engineering products including new hardware, embedded systems, firmware, and application software.
  • Identify test coverage gaps and ensure validation activities meet functional, performance, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Define test equipment and resource requirements including the effective implementation of all testing needs.
  • Lead the execution of system, integration, functionality, regression, stress, and reliability tests to ensure products meet defined quality, performance, and release-readiness criteria
  • Oversee test data collection, analysis, and documentation of results using structured reporting tools.
  • Establish and refine testing best practices, standard operating procedures, and documentation standards to improve consistency, traceability, and audit readiness.
  • Additional duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology or related field.
  • 5+ years leading a technical team.
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical, hardware, software, or systems testing.
  • Strong understanding of embedded systems, hardware interfaces, sensors, and software architecture.
  • Proven experience creating and executing test plans.
  • Proficiency with test instruments such as multimeters, DAQ systems, signal generators, etc.
  • Experience with defect tracking tools and test documentation practices.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to ever changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:
  • Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage
  • Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

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