We are sharing a specialised short-term consulting opportunity for experienced electrical and hardware test engineers with strong hands-on expertise in automated testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and hardware validation.
This role focuses on designing and evaluating automated electrical test systems, developing test scripts and measurement workflows, analysing hardware behaviour, and solving complex technical problems involving electronic systems and laboratory instrumentation.
Key Responsibilities
Automated Test Systems
-
Design and implement automated test systems, procedures, and test sequences for electrical and electronic hardware
-
Develop repeatable test workflows for functional, performance, validation, and regression testing
-
Define appropriate measurement strategies and test conditions
-
Review test approaches for technical accuracy and completeness
-
Ensure test procedures align with project requirements
Instrumentation & Data Acquisition
-
Integrate laboratory instruments, data acquisition systems, and hardware interfaces
-
Automate measurements using appropriate instrument-control protocols
-
Work with interfaces such as SCPI, GPIB, USB, Ethernet, CAN, and RS-232/485
-
Configure and validate measurement setups
-
Troubleshoot instrumentation and hardware communication issues
Test Automation Development
-
Develop test scripts and automation workflows using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or equivalent tools
-
Build reusable automation frameworks for electrical and hardware testing
-
Automate test execution, measurement capture, and result processing
-
Develop data-analysis workflows for evaluating test outcomes
-
Improve reliability and efficiency of repeated test processes
Hardware Validation & Verification
-
Perform functional, performance, validation, and regression testing
-
Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing where applicable
-
Verify hardware behaviour against specifications and technical requirements
-
Identify inconsistencies between expected and measured performance
-
Evaluate whether hardware systems satisfy defined acceptance criteria
Test Analysis & Troubleshooting
-
Analyse test results and identify abnormal hardware behaviour
-
Troubleshoot electrical hardware, instrumentation, test fixtures, and automation setups
-
Investigate root causes of failures
-
Distinguish hardware defects from test-system or measurement issues
-
Document findings and technical conclusions clearly
Test Methodology Review
-
Review and validate test methodologies, technical approaches, and results
-
Assess whether test coverage is appropriate for the system under evaluation
-
Identify gaps, weaknesses, or unsupported conclusions
-
Evaluate test results against project specifications
-
Provide clear technical feedback on engineering approaches
Ideal Profile
-
Hands-on professional experience as an Electrical Test Engineer, Test Automation Engineer, Hardware Test Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or similar engineering professional
-
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related field
-
Experience developing or executing automated electrical test systems
-
Strong experience working with laboratory instrumentation and measurement equipment
-
Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or equivalent
-
Experience with test automation, data acquisition, and instrument-control protocols such as SCPI, GPIB, USB, Ethernet, CAN, or RS-232/485
-
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, test specifications, and technical documentation
-
Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience
-
Experience with ATE, automated test benches, custom test fixtures, NI hardware, LabVIEW/TestStand, PXI/PXIe, or DAQ systems
-
Experience with HIL/SIL, automated regression testing, or Python-based test automation
-
Experience testing power electronics, batteries, EV systems, motors, embedded systems, or other complex electrical hardware
-
Experience with high-voltage or safety-critical systems is advantageous
Engagement Details
-
Part-time independent contractor engagement
-
Fully remote
-
Short-term project
-
Flexible scheduling based on project requirements
-
Compensation: $60–$75/hour
-
Work focuses on electrical test automation, hardware validation, technical problem-solving, and expert evaluation
-
Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on project needs and performance
-
Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, institution, or other third party
-
H1-B and STEM OPT support is unavailable for this engagement
About the Platform
This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.
By submitting this application, you acknowledge that your information may be processed by 24-MAG LLC for recruitment and opportunity matching in accordance with our Privacy Policy: https://www.24-mag.com/privacy-policy.
