Test Engineer, Firmware & Hardware

ASSA ABLOY • New Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At ASSA ABLOY, our mission is to make securely accessing the things in your life noticeably easier, without being noticeable. Our global teams work together to create products and services that add everyday simplicity and convenience to our users’ lives. With the ability to control access to what they love the most, we’re able to provide peace of mind through safety and visibility. As a Test Engineer, you will collaborate with a global, cross-functional team of product development professionals to design, develop, and validate electronic locking solutions and their associated mobile, Windows, and web-based applications. This role requires a creative and innovative problem-solver who can evaluate product and system architectures while leading system integration efforts across electrical, firmware, software, and mechanical disciplines. You will play a key role in coordinating and executing technical activities throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept through production and release. This position will report directly to the Manager, Design Test & Validation and sits onsite full-time in New Haven, CT.

Requirements

• Proven experience in electronic systems and/or firmware design, development, analysis, and testing.
• Hands-on experience with embedded microcontroller-based systems.
• Demonstrated success supporting new product development programs from concept through production.
• Ability to interpret and analyze schematics, engineering requirements, technical data, and test results.
• Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and resolving hardware, firmware, and system-level software defects.
• Proficiency using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, function generators, digital voltmeters (DVMs), logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Strong project management and organizational skills within an engineering environment.
• Experience leading and contributing to cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across product development and problem-solving initiatives.
• Self-motivated, innovative thinker with a strong drive for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of RFID, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, and/or Zigbee networking technologies preferred.
• Experience with mobile-to-cloud communication and connectivity protocols.
• Familiarity with Python, C#, Java, and testing tools such as Test Complete preferred.
• Experience with test automation technologies, including robotic test systems and automated test frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for integrated hardware and software platforms.
• Analyze, document, and communicate test results while managing formal defect tracking and resolution processes.
• Lead and actively participate in technical design and program reviews.
• Ensure product designs and third-party deliverables meet established requirements and quality standards.
• Partners with product development teams define, plan, and implement test strategies, acceptance criteria, and validation procedures for both new and legacy products.
• Conduct data analysis and support corrective actions to ensure hardware and software acceptance tests meet customer specifications, drawings, and compliance requirements.
• Create project schedules and monitor testing activities to meet delivery timelines and performance objectives.
• Communicate project progress and test status through reports, presentations, and program review meetings.
• Manage activities required to obtain product certifications, including FCC, UL, CE, and other applicable regulatory standards, and develop supporting certification documentation.
• Perform both manual and automated testing of mobile, Windows, and web-based applications.
• Design and develop specialized testing tools to support validation of software platforms, mobile applications, web applications, and web services.
• Contribute to the design and development of test automation solutions, fixtures, and testing apparatus.

Benefits

• Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
• Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed