Hardware Test Engineer

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places.

With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards.

We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

Base Salary Rate: $86,216.00 to $

Job type: Full-time

As part of the Bradenton Hardware Test and Certification Lab, the Hardware Test Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing hardware validation, qualification, reliability, and regulatory compliance testing activities supporting new product development and sustaining engineering efforts.

This position works closely with design engineering, project management, quality, manufacturing, and certification agencies to verify product performance and compliance requirements. The Hardware Test Engineer develops test strategies, executes complex testing activities, analyzes results, drives issue resolution, and supports continuous improvement of laboratory capabilities and processes. The role also provides technical guidance to test technicians and associate engineers.

• Represent the Hardware Test Lab throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Define and develop hardware validation, qualification, reliability, and compliance test strategies based on product requirements.
• Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate and execute hardware testing activities, including project schedules, resource planning, and risk management.
• Design, build, and improve laboratory test setups, fixtures, and test infrastructure.
• Review, analyze, and document test results to determine compliance with product requirements.
• Investigate and troubleshoot hardware, system, and test setup failures.
• Drive effective corrective and preventive actions resulting from validation, field, and customer-reported issues.
• Support agency certification activities with organizations such as UL, ULC, FM, CE, and other applicable standards bodies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure products are designed for testability and compliance.
• Develop and support test automation solutions to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Assist with laboratory equipment selection, maintenance, and capital improvement projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to test technicians and associate engineers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for laboratory processes, standard work, and testing methods.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience in hardware testing, product validation, compliance testing, or related engineering fields.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Strong background in electronic hardware design, troubleshooting, and test methodologies.
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