Hardware Test Engineer

BES is recruiting for one of its clients, a leading company in the semiconductor and advanced electronics sector, for an exciting R&D and silicon validation project focused on the testing and validation of a newly developed electronic chip after fabrication.

As a Hardware Test Engineer, you will play a key role in setting up and validating the complete laboratory environment required to assess the chip’s real-life performance. You will work on PCB-based test benches, electronic measurement equipment, hardware debugging, test automation and data analysis, in close collaboration with internal engineering teams and external test-service providers.

This is a highly hands-on hardware role, at the intersection of semiconductor testing, electronics validation and test automation.

Your Responsabilities:

• Set up and bring up chip test benches, including instruments, power supplies, PCBs, fixtures, cabling and data-acquisition systems
• Debug and optimize the complete laboratory test environment to ensure reliable and repeatable measurements
• Develop and maintain test automation scripts using Python, MATLAB or similar environments
• Execute functional and parametric tests according to the validation plan
• Configure measurement equipment and perform accurate electrical measurements on the chip
• Collect, process and analyze measurement data to assess chip performance
• Compare test results with the expected behavior and specifications provided by the design team
• Identify, investigate and troubleshoot deviations or unexpected behavior
• Correlate measurement results with design expectations and support technical root-cause analysis
• Prepare concise and structured test reports, including plots, observations, pass/fail criteria and recommended next steps
• Coordinate with external test houses regarding test setup requirements, implementation, logistics, data exchange and issue tracking
• Follow up on test activities, deliverables and schedules with both internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate test results and technical findings clearly to an international engineering team
• Contribute to improving test methodologies, automation and laboratory setups.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Semiconductor Engineering or a related technical field
• Experience in IC testing, electronic system testing or hardware validation
• Hands-on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and electrical measurements
• Experience working with PCB-based test setups
• Comfortable spending the majority of your time working in a laboratory environment
• Strong knowledge of Python, MATLAB or a similar test automation environment – mandatory
• Good understanding of electronics and structured measurement/data analysis
• Experience with PMICs, voltage regulators or power-management electronics is a strong plus
• Pragmatic and hands-on approach to troubleshooting
• Autonomous and able to take ownership of technical activities
• Accurate and structured when documenting and reporting test results
• Comfortable working with both internal technical teams and external test-service providers
• Able to work effectively in an international environment
• Dutch is a plus, but not mandatory
• Good command of English.

What can you except as a B.E.S. consultant?

• Great projects in Engineering and High Technologies through major players to develop your technical skills and hard skills,
• Knowledge sharing processes though our competences centers and experts' communities to grow your multi-sectorial knowledge,
• A strong development plan to improve your soft skills such as Leadership, Communication skills, Change & People management capabilities…
• A full package made of gross salary on 13.92 months, lunch allowance, entertainment expenses, company car & fuel card OR Mobility package, group insurances OR a Freelance contract OR VIE contract,
• A friendly, lively working environment within a dynamic and motivated team