
Test Hardware Engineer
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Nokia seeks a Test Hardware Engineer to debug hardware and software problems for internal product testers in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on continuous improvement of optical communication products and testing, commissioning and releasing opto-electrical test stations, supporting manufacturing operations, and coordinating test equipment and facility components. The engineer will also use AI for data analysis and tool development.
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We are looking for an engineer to debug and solve complex hardware and software problems for Nokia internal product testers. You will be empowered to make decisions and implement your creative ideas in order to advance Nokia's corporate strategy. We are looking for a skilled, self-motivated, well-rounded engineer to work in our fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting Nokia's highly innovative integrated products. This position has an emphasis on the continuous improvement of our optical communication products and testing, while maintaining Nokia's high degree of reliability, recognized by our customers. Essential Functions/Responsibilities 1. Attention to detail and willingness to produce detailed documentation 2. Be able to work in a collaborative, team environment 3. Need to be able to interface with all levels of people from technicians to Sr Directors in a professional manner 4. Lead the commissioning and release-to-manufacturing of complex opto-electrical test stations 5. Provide support to operations process engineering team and improve test system uptime to support manufacturing 6. Provide detailed documentation and continuous support for Contract Manufacturers that operate Nokia test facilities and produce test facility components 7. Support test station construction team with guidance and documentation to drive on-time delivery of test capability, including BOMs, electrical and optical Schematics, and mechanical drawings 8. Coordinate with vendors on RMA and RFQ of commercially available test equipment 9. Utilize AI for data analysis and tool development Minimum qualifications: 1. BS Degree in science or engineering (Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics etc.) 2. 2+ years of experience working in manufacturing environments 3. Candidate should have a working knowledge of analog and digital electronics and be able to review electrical schematics and design documents 4. Understand basic Statistics 5. Familiarity with SQL and statistical processing software (JMP/JSL, Minitab, SAS) 6. Experience coding in object orientated language (C++, Java, C#, VB.NET, etc). Nokia is using VB.NET software to control custom and commercial test and measurement equipment using USB, GPIB, TCP/IP, and SPI interfaces. Nokia's hardware communicates using COM and TCP/IP with embedded software / firmware. 7. Experience with: 8. Optical test and measurement equipment: optical attenuators, switches, polarization controllers, optical spectrum analyzers 9. Electrical test and measurement equipment: digital multimeters, oscilloscopes Preferred qualifications: 1. 5+ years of experience working in manufacturing environments 2. 2+ years of experience with optical telecommunications industry terminology, test methodologies, and equipment 3. Electrical schematic/circuit troubleshooting, circuit design, and PCBA layout experience 4. Mechanical aptitude We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Set against the 2,947 open Hardware Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
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- Pennsylvania median$118–168K/yr22 salary ranges
- US median$60–67/hr75 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 34 open Hardware Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,947 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Hardware Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,476 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,840 of the 2,947 open Hardware Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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