Fortive

Hardware Test Engineer – Embedded Systems

Fortive

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Fairport • New York • United States

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Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Design, develop, execute, and document formal test plans, procedures, and reports for embedded hardware and systems.
  • Develop and maintain automated test solutions to improve test coverage, repeatability, and efficiency.
  • Perform electrical, firmware/software, mechanical, environmental, and system-level testing.
  • Set up and operate laboratory and environmental test equipment, including:
  • Oscilloscopes, DMMs, function/signal generators
  • Temperature and environmental chambers
  • Low-voltage analog and digital measurement equipment
  • Design, build, and qualify test fixtures and test setups during development and validation phases.
  • Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations; track issues and corrective actions using defect tracking systems such as JIRA.
  • Verify that all products meet defined acceptance criteria and product specifications.
  • Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and propose alternative solutions or workarounds.
  • Coordinate regulatory and compliance testing with third-party laboratories (UL, CSA, TÜV, etc.).
  • Ensure all test activities, results, and known issues are fully documented and compliant with internal quality and development processes.
  • Provide clear, actionable feedback to design teams to drive continuous improvement and product robustness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Strong experience in hardware and embedded system testing, including interaction with firmware and software.
  • Proven experience with test automation, including scripting languages such as Python (or equivalent).
  • Hands-on experience designing and qualifying test fixtures and automated test setups.
  • Proficiency with test instrumentation, including:
  • Temperature, flow, and pressure sensors
  • Low-voltage analog and digital systems
  • Oscilloscopes, signal/function generators, and environmental test equipment
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
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