Senior Test Engineer, HW

Senior Test Engineer, HW

TactoTek

Oulu, Finland

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer, HW to join our technology development team in Oulu. In this role, you will be responsible for hands-on hardware testing activities that verify and validate components, subsystems, and materials forming the foundation of our IMSE technology. You will play a key role in ensuring that our designs and prototypes are ready for testing, that test environments meet the required standards, and that test results are reliable and actionable. This is a highly independent, practical role suited for an experienced engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware.

Key Responsibilities

Component and Environmental Testing

• Plan, execute, and document component-level and environmental tests for In-mold structural electronics
• Design and maintain environmental test setups, including sample and fixture preparation, setup upkeep, and follow-up checks
• Analyze and document environmental test results to support technology development and qualification

Build Preparation and Analysis

• Prepare build materials, including control plans, stack structures, Kick-off materials, and ERP entries
• Act as a gatekeeper to ensure that design and project samples are ready and qualified for testing
• Provide build support, perform build result analysis, and conduct build failure investigations

Test Environment Quality and Data Integrity

• Ensure that the minimum quality requirements for test environments are met and maintained
• Analyze and interpret test data to identify trends, deviations, and root causes
• Communicate findings clearly and propose actions to improve design robustness and manufacturability

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with electronics, mechanics, materials, and process engineers to troubleshoot and solve technical issues
• Contribute to the continuous development of test methods, setups, and documentation practices
• Support knowledge transfer by documenting verified test practices and results for internal and external use

We Expect You to Have

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
• Several years of experience in hardware and/or environmental testing within R&D or technology development
• Strong hands-on skills and ability to work independently with laboratory setups and test equipment
• Solid analytical skills for interpreting test and build data and making fact-based conclusions
• Practical experience in troubleshooting and failure analysis
• Ability to plan and execute complex test campaigns and report results clearly
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Systematic and detail-oriented way of working

Additional Beneficial Competences

• Experience in automotive hardware testing or qualification (e.g. component reliability, environmental validation)
• Familiarity with printed electronics, materials testing, or functional films
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for electronic components and assemblies