Test Engineer, Firmware & Hardware

ASSA ABLOY • New Haven, CT

7d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Test Engineer collaborates with a global, cross-functional product development team to design, develop, and validate electronic locking solutions and their associated mobile, Windows, and web-based applications. The role evaluates product and system architectures and leads system integration across electrical, firmware, software, and mechanical disciplines. It coordinates and executes technical activities throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through production and release. The position is onsite full-time in New Haven, Connecticut, and reports directly to the Manager, Design Test & Validation.

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 with electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, function generators, digital voltmeters (DVMs), logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Strong project management and organizational skills in 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 in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Experience with mobile-to-cloud communication and connectivity protocols.
• Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for integrated hardware and software platforms.
• Analyze, document, and communicate test results, and manage 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.
• Partner with product development teams to define, plan, and implement test strategies, acceptance criteria, and validation procedures for 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 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

• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
• 13 paid holidays
• Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health and flexible savings accounts, subject to eligibility requirements
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching, subject to plan eligibility
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee discounts
• Training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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