Hardware Test Engineer

Johnson & Johnson•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$91,000 - $147,200•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Hardware Test Engineer with exceptional drive to lead the development, validation, and deployment of manufacturing test solutions for complex electromechanical, robotic, and medical device systems. This role is responsible for defining test requirements, driving Design for Test (DFT) methodologies, developing test strategies, designing automated test equipment, creating software solutions, managing external vendors, validating test systems, and deploying scalable manufacturing test processes for our next-generation surgical robotics platforms. This role offers the opportunity to shape manufacturing test strategy early in the product lifecycle, preventing costly delays and ensuring our products can scale while meeting the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate combines strong systems engineering, hardware design, software development, and manufacturing expertise with the ability to lead cross-functional programs and influence product architecture to ensure robust, scalable, and cost-effective test solutions.

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
0 - 2 years in hardware test engineering, manufacturing test engineering, or automated test equipment development.
Requirements development and systems engineering
DFT and test architecture development
Automated test equipment design
Electrical, mechanical, and software development
Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent test software platforms
Validation methodologies (MSA, GR&R, FAT, SAT)
MES integration, data analysis, and manufacturing process development
Vendor and project management.

Nice To Haves

Analytical Reasoning
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Controls Compliance
Execution Focus
Industry Analysis
Innovation
Lean Supply Chain Management
Machine Learning (ML)
Project Management
Prototyping
Robotic Automation
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application
Scope Management
Smart Systems
Systems Development
Technologically Savvy
Testing

Responsibilities

Translate PRD/PRDO and business requirements into manufacturing test, equipment, and process requirements.
Decompose system requirements into PCBA, subsystem, software, equipment, and manufacturing test requirements.
Maintain requirements traceability and identify testability risks early in product development.
Lead DFT reviews at PCBA, subassembly, subsystem, system, and software levels.
Define diagnostic strategies, fault isolation methods, and test coverage requirements.
Collaborate with design teams to improve testability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
Develop test strategies for EVT, DVT, PVT, validation, and production.
Establish test coverage, release criteria, and manufacturing readiness plans.
Create test methods, procedures, calibration plans, failure workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Define test equipment specifications and acceptance criteria.
Design and develop electrical, mechanical, and software test solutions.
Select and implement appropriate hardware and software platforms, including PXI, LabVIEW, Python, PLCs, vision systems, and MES-integrated solutions.
Lead equipment development from concept through production release.
Develop and maintain automated test software, data acquisition systems, diagnostics, and reporting tools.
Integrate test systems with MES, databases, and manufacturing analytics platforms.
Manage suppliers and system integrators, including SOW development, technical reviews, contract support, and acceptance testing.
Lead project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables for outsourced equipment development.
Develop validation plans including MSA, GR&R, correlation studies, FAT, and SAT.
Deploy test systems into manufacturing and support pilot builds, product launches, and global factory transfers.
Monitor yield, throughput, uptime, and overall test performance to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year