Hardware Test Engineer Smart Lock Testing

Job Title: Hardware Test Engineer Smart Lock Testing

Experience: 10–12 Years
Location: Trivandrum, Kerala
Work Mode: Work from Office
Contract Duration: 1 Year

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Hardware Test Engineer with strong expertise in IoT/embedded device testing, BLE, WiFi, firmware validation, and test automation. The candidate will be responsible for validating smart lock devices, developing automated test scripts, troubleshooting hardware/firmware issues, and working closely with hardware and firmware engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies and test cases for smart lock/IoT devices.
• Perform manual and automated testing of hardware functionality, connectivity, reliability, and performance.
• Validate Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and WiFi connectivity across different device states and environmental conditions.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python, C, or similar languages.
• Configure and work with hardware test rigs and device controllers to simulate button presses, lock/unlock mechanisms, and wireless conditions.
• Test communication protocols, connection stability, data integrity, and edge cases.
• Perform firmware updates and firmware version validation.
• Debug hardware, firmware, connectivity, and performance issues.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineering teams for root-cause analysis.
• Maintain test documentation, test results, defect reports, and technical analysis.
• Use version control and testing frameworks as part of the development/testing process.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Hardware Testing / Embedded Testing / IoT Testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in hardware testing and quality assurance.
• Excellent knowledge of BLE / Bluetooth Low Energy and WiFi.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or similar programming languages for test automation.
• Experience with firmware testing, firmware updates, and device architecture.
• Experience with hardware test equipment, test rigs, device controllers, or automation frameworks.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with manual and automated testing.
• Knowledge of Git/version control and test documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Good to Have

• Experience testing smart locks, smart home devices, IoT products, or connected devices.
• Experience with HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing.
• Knowledge of wireless/RF testing.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or other hardware measurement equipment.
• Experience working closely with embedded firmware and hardware development teams.

Keywords

Hardware Testing | Embedded Testing | IoT Testing | Smart Lock | BLE | Bluetooth | WiFi | Firmware Testing | Hardware Validation | Python | C | C++ | Test Automation | Test Rigs | HIL Testing | Device Testing | Wireless Testing | Firmware Validation | Hardware Debugging

Interested candidates can apply with their updated CV.Role & responsibilities