Senior Test Engineer

Hologic•Newark, DE

2h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Test Engineer to design, develop, and implement cost‑effective test methods for complex electro‑mechanical and embedded systems. You will work closely with electrical hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure our products are safe, reliable, and manufacturable at scale. This role requires onsite presence in Newark, DE.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with lab equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies.
Experience with microprocessor interfaces and controls.
PCB electrical testing and debug.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) of electronic control systems and PCBs.
Data acquisition and automated electrical measurements.
Experience with digital communication protocols: CAN / CANBUS, I2C, SPI.
Knowledge of control and feedback systems (motors, sensors, encoders).
Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams, data sheets, and system architecture diagrams.
Ability to analyze electrical and electromechanical systems to identify test requirements and generate test plans.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Strong technical documentation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related field) required.
2–5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or
1–3 years of relevant experience with a Master’s Degree, or
0–1 years of relevant experience with a PhD.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the medical device industry or other regulated environments.
Electromechanical product manufacturing and motion control experience.
High‑voltage circuit experience and high‑voltage safety.
PCB layout and design; in‑circuit test (ICT) design.
Analog/digital conversion experience.
Experience with automated test development using LabVIEW, C, C#, .NET, Python, NI platforms, VBA, or similar tools.
Experience with FMEA, Risk Management, and IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV of test equipment.
Hands‑on PCB / electrical system design experience.
Familiarity with DevOps and networked test systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test plans, procedures, and automated test protocols for board, subsystem, and system-level verification and validation.
Develop test fixtures, test equipment, and data acquisition/automation setups (including NI / LabVIEW or similar).
Perform PCB electrical testing and debug using lab equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.
Analyze electrical and electromechanical systems (motors, sensors, encoders) to define test requirements and acceptance criteria.
Own design-for-test and design-for-manufacturability input for electronic control systems and PCBs.
Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Evaluate test data, define test parameters and outputs, and provide feedback for design and process improvements.
Produce clear technical documentation: test plans, reports, procedures, and risk/defect analyses.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management) to improve product quality and testability.
Mentor junior test engineers and champion best practices in software, hardware, and systems testing.