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Role name: Embedded Hardware Test Engineer
Work Location: Saint Paul, MN (Onsite)
Start date: Immediate availability
Job Type: Contract
Interview: Phone/Video.
Role Summary:
Support verification and validation of medical device hardware through board-level and system-level testing. This role requires a self-driven engineer who can independently translate product requirements into test protocols, develop test setups, execute testing, analyze results, and generate comprehensive test documentation. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, reliability, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Skills Required:
1-3 years of experience in hardware testing, system testing, product verification, or a related engineering role.
Strong foundation in analog and digital electronics.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, product requirements, and technical specifications.
Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, logic analyzers, and electronic measurement instruments.
Working knowledge of embedded hardware, microcontrollers, sensor interfaces, and power electronics.
Experience developing test protocols, executing verification testing, and generating test reports.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigation skills.
Ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize work in a fast-paced project environment.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including Electrical, Firmware, Mechanical, Systems, Quality, and Regulatory Engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop verification test protocols and test procedures based on product requirements and design specifications.
Independently plan, coordinate, and execute board-level and system-level verification testing.
Design and configure laboratory test setups using standard electrical test equipment.
Perform electrical measurements, collect and analyze data, and evaluate results against acceptance criteria.
Generate complete and traceable test reports documenting methods, results, observations, and conclusions.
Investigate test failures, perform troubleshooting, and support root-cause analysis activities.
Support design verification and validation activities for medical device products.
Manage testing activities and priorities to support project schedules and deliverables.
Communicate technical findings, issues, risks, and recommendations to project stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development, issue resolution, and design changes.
Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures, quality system requirements, and documentation standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or other regulated product development environments.
Experience with design verification (DV), verification and validation (V&V), or product qualification testing.
Familiarity with defect tracking, requirements management, and test management tools.
Experience authoring protocols, reports, and technical documentation in a regulated environment.

Education:
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, ECE, EEE, or related field.
entry level candidates with relevant internships, laboratory, or project experience are encouraged to apply.