Electrical / Hardware Test Engineer – Product Safety Job at Programming.com in S

Electrical / Hardware Test Engineer – Product Safety Job Title - Electrical / Hardware Test Engineer – Product Safety Location - San Jose, CA (Onsite) Long Term Contract Role Note - US Citizenship (USC) is required for this role About the Role We are seeking an Electrical / Hardware Test Engineer with strong hands‑on lab experience to support product safety and compliance testing for electronic and electrical products . This role is ideal for engineers who have worked in hardware testing , validation , or lab environments and are interested in building expertise in UL / IEC product safety standards . Candidates with solid engineering fundamentals and a willingness to learn product safety standards are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Perform hands‑on electrical testing and hardware testing in a lab environment Execute safety‑related tests such as: Thermal testing Grounding / earthing Dielectric withstand (HiPot) Leakage / touch current Abnormal operation testing Set up and operate lab equipment including multimeters , oscilloscopes , power supplies , and test fixtures Support product certification and compliance activities in coordination with external test labs (UL, CSA, etc.) Document test procedures , test results , and observations clearly Work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to identify and resolve safety issues Learn and apply IEC / UL safety standards as part of on‑the‑job training Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering , or related field ( BSEE / BSCE or equivalent ) 2–6 years of experience in hardware testing , electrical testing , validation , or lab engineering Hands‑on experience working in an electronics or hardware lab Familiarity with electrical test equipment ( multimeter , oscilloscope , etc.) Strong problem‑solving and documentation skills Comfortable working onsite in a lab environment Preferred Qualifications Exposure to product safety , compliance , or certification testing Familiarity with UL / IEC standards (formal experience not mandatory; training provided) Experience supporting external certification or reliability testing Basic scripting or automation experience (nice to have, not required) Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Programming.com by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr