Design Lead

Job description

The System Design & Test Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and validating hardware test solutions that verify board-level functionality and electrical performance of new products from prototype through mass production. This role works closely with cross-functional teams including system design, diagnostics, firmware, software, operations, and manufacturing partners to create test fixtures, test stations, and validation processes that ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturing readiness. The engineer serves as a technical expert for system testing, hardware validation, debugging, and test process development while supporting product integrity initiatives across the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities · Design and integrate hardware test fixtures and test instruments for product validation and manufacturing testing. · Implement product testing solutions for new products from prototype stage through mass production. · Collaborate with system design and diagnostics teams to understand system architecture and define functional and performance test strategies. · Serve as the technical expert for system testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and validation methodologies. · Present and communicate testing approaches, results, and engineering solutions to cross-functional teams. · Act as the primary liaison with Contract Manufacturers to ensure test hardware and software are validated and production-ready. · Develop, document, and execute product test plans and validation procedures. · Specify test stations, diagnostics, and process control requirements for manufacturing environments. · Implement parametric data collection and test process control mechanisms. Skill Requirements · Hardware Test Fixture Design · Board-Level System Validation · Analog Electronics Design · Digital Electronics Design · Power Electronics Architecture · Electrical Schematic Design & Debugging · PCB Layout Design (Allegro or similar CAD tools) · Hardware Debugging and Failure Analysis · Product Validation & Manufacturing Test Development · USB 3.2 Protocols · USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) · DisplayPort · PCIe · I2C · SPI · Statistical Data Analysis (CPK, GRR) · Technical Communication & Presentation Skills · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Technical Leadership / Project Management Other Requirements · Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. · Minimum 3+ years of relevant industry experience. · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to explain complex engineering concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. · Experience working with Contract Manufacturers is preferred. · Experience with bed-of-nails test fixtures and custom test instrument design is a plus. · Prior technical leadership and/or project management experience preferred. · Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time (typically 8-10 days per trip). Maximum Salary (US): 128000 Minimum Salary (US): 69000 Apply now Information at a Glance Why HCLTech? At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first. HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. Compensation and Benefits A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year. Disclaimer Privacy Statement Terms of use Sitemap Raise a Grievance We use cookies on our site. Please read more about cookies policy here. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. 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