Hardware Test Engineer

Magna International • Lowell, MA

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About The Position

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics. The Hardware Test Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing automated test routines and data analysis for radar sensors used in various automotive applications. The role requires a strong understanding of radar principles and system-level troubleshooting skills. Experience with C and C++ programming is desirable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (BSCS, BSEE, or equivalent).
• 4 to 8+ years of hands-on experience in automated test development within the automotive or electronics industry.
• Proficiency in Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, C, and C++.
• Experience working with radar target simulators (RTS), spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, CAN interfaces, signal/waveform generators, temperature controllers, solid-state relays, and power supplies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills at system and hardware levels.
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and test hardware.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test workflows for configuration, measurement, and data acquisition of radar sensors.
• Interface test software with sensors and test equipment via CAN, LAN, USB, GPIB, and RS-232 protocols.
• Analyze test data, generate reports, and document findings.
• Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, and Software teams to define and document test requirements and procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of the test software development process.
• Manage configuration control and versioning of test software releases.
• Execute testing activities in accordance with company processes and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees