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About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Hardware Test Engineer to join our New Product Test Engineering, Tools, and Test team. This role is critical in ensuring the performance, reliability, and compliance of our hardware products through the development and execution of robust testing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware testing, compliance standards, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Develop and document test procedures, analyze data, and make recommendations based on findings.
Develop test processes and standards for new and existing products.
Collaborate with design and development teams to define test requirements and ensure testability of new designs.
Characterize the performance of hardware systems and components through structured testing and analysis.
Coordinate with external test labs and certification bodies for compliance testing (e.g., EMC, safety, environmental).
Interpret and apply relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC, UL, FCC, CE) to ensure product compliance.
Design and implement automated and manual test setups, including custom test fixtures and instrumentation.
Analyze test data, identify trends or anomalies, and provide clear, actionable feedback to engineering teams.
Support production teams by consulting and helping to refine test procedures for manufacturing and quality assurance.
Help identify test equipment needs.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes for test failures or field issues.
Maintain accurate and organized test documentation, including test plans, reports, and change logs.
Continuously improve test methodologies, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency and coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related technical field.
5+ years of experience in hardware testing, validation, or compliance engineering.
Strong understanding of hardware systems, including analog/digital circuits and power systems.
Strong understanding of Fluid flow and thermal systems.
Proficiency in analyzing test data and generating technical reports.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and test plans.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong safety awareness.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering, production, and external partners.
Familiarity with compliance standards and regulatory testing (e.g., UL, CE, Intertek, RoHS).
Proficiency with MS Office 365 for creating tables, charts, and data entry.
Experience with establishing test procedures and identifying required equipment.
Efficient and clear communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
May require minimal lifting of thirty pounds or less.

Skills

Hardware testing
Compliance standards
Cross-functional collaboration
Hardware systems
Analog/digital circuits
Power systems
Fluid flow systems
Thermal systems
Test data analysis
Technical report generation
Reading engineering drawings
Reading schematics
Reading test plans
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Independent work
Collaborative work
Fast-paced environment
Safety awareness
Communication skills
Collaboration skills
MS Office 365
Test procedure establishment
Equipment identification
Written communication
Oral communication
Automated test systems
Scripting
Python
LabVIEW
MATLAB
Environmental testing
Reliability testing
Thermal cycling
Vibration testing
HALT/HASS
Design for testability (DFT)
Regulated industries

Location

Buffalo NY

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

5+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related technical field.

Salary/Compensations

USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year

Benefits

Medical (with member reward points)
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks
Flexible work arrangements
Paid family leaves
Well-being programs
12 holidays per year
15 days of paid time off per year
Incentives
Company share ownership
401(k) with match
Performance discussions
Global opportunities
Schneider Career Hub
Learning platforms like Coursera
Recognition
Volunteer leave
Programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
Youth education initiatives
Military leave benefits

About the Company

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
Schneider Electric aspires to be the Inclusive and Caring company in the world.
Our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – are the foundation for creating a great culture.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.

Equal Opportunity

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.