Hardware Test Engineer

Job Title: Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC

Type: Contract-to-Permanent

Industry: Medical Device / Imaging Hardware & Software

Overview:

A growing medical imaging company in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Test Engineer for a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for an engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in electronic hardware testing and development, particularly in regulated industries. The position involves leading hardware validation efforts on innovative medical device products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform electronic hardware testing on advanced medical imaging systems.

Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and formal test reports.

Conduct functional, safety, and reliability testing on low-voltage analog and digital systems.

Design, simulate, and test circuits; support PCB development and schematic creation using tools like Altium or AutoCAD.

Validate and troubleshoot hardware interfaces such as SPI, LVDS, and DDR.

Work with components such as FPGA, LSI, and ASIC for hardware design and validation.

Perform EMC (EMI/EMS) analysis and recommend countermeasures as needed.

Utilize test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and power analyzers.

Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex hardware/software interaction issues.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, QA, and regulatory groups.

Create and maintain technical documentation including test protocols, reports, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Support design verification and validation efforts in line with FDA, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601 standards.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronic hardware testing, preferably within a regulated industry such as medical devices, aerospace, or automotive.

Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design and testing.

Experience with circuit simulation tools and PCB design software.

Knowledge of EMC/EMI testing principles and mitigation techniques.

Familiarity with FDA regulations and standards such as ISO 13485 and IEC 60601.

Proficiency in lab equipment and test automation tools (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python).

Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work onsite in Raleigh, NC, and begin a new opportunity within two weeks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in medical device product development.

Hands-on experience in safety-critical environments.

Experience interfacing with customer support and field service engineering teams.