Hardware Test Engineer

Oracle - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Clara, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Hardware Test Engineer will lead the development and execution of advanced testing methodologies for hardware components and systems. This role involves validating network hardware, developing test procedures, performing failure analysis, and collaborating with various teams to ensure product quality. The engineer will also mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvements in testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Validate network hardware components such as switches, routers, transceivers, and fiber optic systems.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, including functional, performance, and stress testing.
• Perform detailed failure analysis, root cause investigations, and provide corrective action recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with hardware design, firmware, and manufacturing teams to optimize testing processes and ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Create and maintain automated test systems to streamline the testing workflow.
• Analyze complex test data, produce clear technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure all hardware testing meets industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in testing techniques, best practices, and problem-solving strategies.
• Drive continuous improvements in testing methodologies and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hardware testing, validation, and verification.
• Expertise in using test equipment (oscilloscopes, traffic generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
• Advanced experience with test automation tools and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).
• Strong knowledge of hardware development processes and lifecycle.
• Excellent troubleshooting and failure analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in testing embedded systems, network equipment, and network protocols.
• Familiarity with environmental testing (temperature, vibration, shock, humidity) and reliability testing (HALT/HASS).
• Proven experience in developing test strategies for mass production environments.
• Experience with network switch topologies, transceivers, fiber optics, and associated hardware.