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Freelance Lab Test Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

These core activities may be performed for both lab engineering and factory production test systems. The candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development and will ...

These core activities may be performed for both lab engineering and factory production test systems. The candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development and will ...

Assembly and Test Technician

Conroe, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Operate all engineering lab test equipment and data acquisition components. * Assemble and test equipment according to blueprints, engineering specifications, and customer requirements in the most ...

Assembly and Test Technician

Conroe, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Operate all engineering lab test equipment and data acquisition components. * Assemble and test equipment according to blueprints, engineering specifications, and customer requirements in the most ...

Assembly and Test Technician

Conroe, TX

$15 - $18.75/hr

Operate all engineering lab test equipment and data acquisition components. * Assemble and test equipment according to blueprints, engineering specifications, and customer requirements in the most ...

Assembly and Test Technician

Conroe, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Operate all engineering lab test equipment and data acquisition components. * Assemble and test equipment according to blueprints, engineering specifications, and customer requirements in the most ...

Assembly and Test Technician-Conroe,Texas

Tomball, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Operate all engineering lab test equipment and data acquisition components. * Assemble and test equipment according to blueprints, engineering specifications, and customer requirements in the most ...

Operate all engineering lab test equipment and data acquisition components. * Assemble and test equipment according to blueprints, engineering specifications, and customer requirements in the most ...

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How much do freelance lab test engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance lab test engineer in Houston, TX is $45.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.14 and $57.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Lab Test Engineer vs Quality Control Technician?

AspectFreelance Lab Test EngineerQuality Control Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., ISO, ASTM), technical degreesTechnical diploma or associate degree, certifications optional
Work EnvironmentFreelance projects, laboratories, client sitesIn-house labs, manufacturing facilities, testing labs
Employer & IndustryIndependent contractors, consulting firms, various industriesManufacturers, quality departments, industrial sectors

Freelance Lab Test Engineers and Quality Control Technicians both work in laboratory settings and require technical certifications. However, Freelance Lab Test Engineers typically operate independently on diverse projects, while Quality Control Technicians are employed full-time within organizations to ensure product quality. The choice depends on whether you prefer freelance flexibility or a stable in-house role.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Lab Test Engineer job openings in Houston, TX as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,177 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

Master Compliance Engineer- EMC Regulatory and Energy Test Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Hewlett Packard Enterprise rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 157 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Master Compliance Engineer- EMC Regulatory and Energy Test EngineerThis role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.Our culture thrives onfinding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

A Sr. EMC Electrical Engineer, Energy Efficiency and Global Compliance, who is responsible to ensure products meet EMC and energy efficiency regulatory requirements as needed. Position involves working closely with, providing guidance, and testing in an ISO 17025 environment for global Compute new product development teams so legal and market requirements are met.

EMC Engineering:

  • System and component EMC Design consultant who designs and de-bugs engineering solutions for electrical and electronic parts, subsystems, integrated circuitry, and algorithms based on established engineering principles and in accordance with development technology practices and guidelines including PCB EMC focused design reviews
  • Develops and implements parameters and test plans for new and existing designs, including validation of electromagnetic interference and system power measurements.
  • Leads project teams of other electrical hardware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for complex products.
  • Owner/editor of corporate standards for topical area.
  • Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution including OEM EMC data and reporting review/corrections and submissions.
  • Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.

Energy Efficiency Regulations and Voluntary:

  • Test engineer and consultant for Lot9, eStar, EPEAT, and other HPE/ODM testing.
  • Energy efficiency consultant to the bios teams with energy efficiency / power management debug focus.
  • OEM Energy Test data and reporting review/corrections and submissions.
  • Energy Test Debug and Solutions.

EMC Laboratory:

  • Intimately familiar with execution of and working in an ISO17025 environment
  • EMC setup and test planning and tracking activities, including associated server OS and driver installs, FW updates, functional debug, etc.
  • Project tracking- write and maintain database and maintain the LDMS database and code which manages our quality system.
  • Lab LRSM, maintain network and department network servers.
  • Finalize and publish all test reports.
  • Lead on-site calibration activities.
  • Perform all tests within the lab.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Using electrical design tools and software packages.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in overall architecture of electronic hardware for products and solutions.
  • Evaluating, proposing, and selecting forms of empirical analysis, modeling and testing methodologies to validate component, circuit, and hardware designs and emissions management to be used across the organization.
  • History of innovation with multiple patents in the field of electronics packaging.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English.
  • Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at business unit and executive levels.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Let's Stay Connected:

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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_05"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 135,000 - 310,500 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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It has come to HPE's attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammer impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.

Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendorswill never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process.The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.


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