Hardware Test Engineer

Job Title: HW Test Engineer

Company: Intellectt Inc.

Location: Warren, Michigan

Employment Type: Contract

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Experience: 6 Years

Job Responsibilities

• Perform hardware prototype testing for PMICs, smart fuses, load switches, voltage/current/temperature sensing, microcontrollers, memory, and automotive Ethernet communication.
• Verify and analyze overcurrent protection (OCP), undervoltage protection (UVP), overvoltage protection (OVP), current limiting, inrush current, and short-circuit protection.
• Evaluate thermal limits, fault responses, power sequencing, timing, and load profiles.
• Conduct laboratory testing and measurements using power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), and electronic loads.
• Use hardware flashing and debugging tools such as Lauterbach to support testing and troubleshooting.
• Analyze test results, identify hardware issues, and support root cause investigations.
• Document test procedures, observations, results, and technical findings.
• Collaborate with hardware design and automotive engineering teams to validate prototype performance and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6 years of experience in automotive hardware engineering.
• 5 years of experience in hardware design and testing.
• Hands-on experience testing hardware prototypes and automotive electronic components.
• Strong knowledge of power protection features, including OCP, UVP, OVP, current limiting, and short-circuit protection.
• Experience with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, and electronic loads.
• Experience with flashing and debugging tools such as Lauterbach.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing PMICs, smart fuses, load switches, microcontrollers, and memory devices.
• Knowledge of automotive Ethernet communication and related hardware validation.
• Experience with Vector or Intrepid automotive Ethernet tools.
• Familiarity with automotive electronics testing, fault analysis, and power sequencing validation.

Pay Scale

• Anticipated hourly pay range: $41–$45 per hour on W2.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
• Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.

About Intellectt Inc.

Intellectt Inc. connects talented professionals with career opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, IT, aerospace, and other industries.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

How to Apply

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