Hardware Test Engineer
The Opportunity
StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a Hardware Test Engineer to join a leading consumer electronics organization known for its wireless smart-home security products, including HD and 4K cameras, video doorbells, and smart lighting. This is a full-time, on-site position at the company's engineering facility in Richmond, British Columbia, and candidates must live within a reasonable commute of the site.
Continued growth has created a new seat on the client's Canadian engineering team. As the Hardware Test Engineer, you will concentrate on hands-on bench work, electrical validation, and troubleshooting, pinpointing issues and delivering the analysis and documentation that lead to solutions. You will collaborate closely with product development and seasoned engineering leadership on devices used by millions of households, contributing to a product line recognized for elegant design, simple installation, AI-driven object recognition, and an outstanding user experience.
What You'll Do
- Execute hands-on bench tests and script-driven automated test runs on smart-home electronic devices.
- Validate battery charge and discharge cycles, power draw, device functionality, and electromagnetic coexistence.
- Diagnose unexpected device behavior, isolate root causes, and recommend corrective actions alongside fellow engineers.
- Assess schematics, PCB layouts, and supplier test data delivered by external development partners.
- Qualify new electronic components and help shape new circuit designs.
- Produce concise, well-organized reports for engineering review.
What You Bring
- 3–8 years of hands-on Hardware Testing and Troubleshooting experience with electronic products; a consumer electronics background is preferred.
- Associate's degree or two-year technical diploma, or higher.
- Proficiency taking Electrical Measurements with Oscilloscopes, Bench Power Supplies, Multimeters, and Power Analyzers.
- Experience writing Python (or comparable) scripts for Automated Electronics Testing.
- Ability to read Schematics and PCB Layouts during design reviews and failure investigations.
- Experience organizing test data and building reports in Microsoft Excel or a similar tool.
- Must live within reasonable commuting distance of Richmond, BC.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without employer sponsorship.
Compensation & Total Rewards
- Salary: $120,000 to $140,000 CAD estimated total compensation
- Engagement: Full-time, direct hire; on-site in Richmond, BC
Joining StaffRight Associates
When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you're doing more than pursuing a job, you're aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.
