Hybrid Hardware Test Engineer – Embedded Systems

at Fortive

• Job title: Hardware Test Engineer – Embedded Systems
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Fairport, United States

About the role

• Hardware Test Engineer with test automation expertise validating embedded systems for utility applications. Collaborating with design and firmware teams for product robustness and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and document formal test plans, procedures, and reports for embedded hardware and systems.
• Develop and maintain automated test solutions to improve test coverage, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Perform electrical, firmware/software, mechanical, environmental, and system-level testing.
• Set up and operate laboratory and environmental test equipment, including:
• Oscilloscopes, DMMs, function/signal generators
• Temperature and environmental chambers
• Low-voltage analog and digital measurement equipment
• Design, build, and qualify test fixtures and test setups during development and validation phases.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations; track issues and corrective actions using defect tracking systems such as JIRA.
• Verify that all products meet defined acceptance criteria and product specifications.
• Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and propose alternative solutions or workarounds.
• Coordinate regulatory and compliance testing with third-party laboratories (UL, CSA, TÜV, etc.).
• Ensure all test activities, results, and known issues are fully documented and compliant with internal quality and development processes.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to design teams to drive continuous improvement and product robustness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong experience in hardware and embedded system testing, including interaction with firmware and software.
• Proven experience with test automation, including scripting languages such as Python (or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience designing and qualifying test fixtures and automated test setups.
• Proficiency with test instrumentation, including:
• Temperature, flow, and pressure sensors
• Low-voltage analog and digital systems
• Oscilloscopes, signal/function generators, and environmental test equipment
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time off
• Remote work options