Hardware System Test Engineer II

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Hardware System Test Engineer II to join the Data Center Power and Control Division Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA on a hybrid basis. The Test Engineer II plays a key role in supporting the design, development, and implementation of test solutions for functional and system testing of Starline’s Electronic Product Lines. Assists in developing test plans that align with product design specifications and participates in system integration and regression test activities. Provides support in investigating customer issues and works under moderate supervision, exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices. Contributes to projects of moderate complexity and has a solid understanding of the area of specialization. Collaborates with internal and external colleagues to help meet project and team objectives.

What Will You Do?

• Assist senior engineers in developing and executing system-level product integration tests, including firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical testing.
• Support the development, maintenance, and execution of automated test applications using Python, LabVIEW, and TestStand.
• Help define and implement verification and validation test plans to ensure products meet UL, FCC, and CE compliance standards.
• Collaborate with test laboratories to facilitate EMI, EMC, and safety testing for global regulatory compliance.
• Participate in troubleshooting and analyzing electrical components utilizing schematic capture tools, PCB layout programs, and a variety of digital and analog test equipment.
• Provide support to lead electrical engineers during DFMEA sessions and design reviews.
• Assist the Test Engineering team in developing and validating PCBA test fixtures.
• Support manufacturing by helping resolve manufacturability issues and facilitating the transfer of PCB designs to external manufacturers, as well as assisting quality control with material acceptance queries.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, including drawings, manuals, installation instructions, work instructions, and product catalogs for new product releases.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Purchasing teams to support product manufacturability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Education/Experience:

• BS Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering, Mechanical Electical or similar degree.
• 4+ years of experience testing electrical hardware and/or developing automated test systems.
• Familiarity with low-voltage power distribution equipment preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Practical knowledge of test automation tools, with hands-on experience in Python, National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand preferred.
• Experience assisting in firmware or software-related product testing.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment including DMMs, power supplies, soldering equipment, and oscilloscopes.
• Basic understanding of QA processes and methodologies (test plans, test designs, test cases, bug tracking systems, software life cycle management).
• Exposure to tools such as Jira or Confluence is a plus.

• Exposure to communication protocols such as Bacnet, Modbus, SNMP, and networking is required 

• Understanding of electrical theory in DC and three-phase AC power distribution.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrates adaptability, eagerness for continuous learning, and a proactive, task-oriented approach.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.

Personal Qualities/Behaviors:

• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on occassion if needed.
• Ability to lift up and carry to 25 pounds.
• Participate in Team-based initiatives within Starline.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

 About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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