The posting
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
Openpath, a Motorola Solutions company, is a leader within the access control industry. Openpath’s access control solution makes businesses more secure with multi-factor authentication, enables a contactless entry experience and can be easily scaled and managed due to its cloud-based architecture.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced hands-on hardware test engineer to help build our next generation of critical access control hardware. You will work closely with overseas ODM partners to provide design review, identify test gaps, and strategically delegate testing between partners and in-house resources. You will also be responsible for structuring and managing a comprehensive testing strategy.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate closely with overseas ODM partners to conduct design reviews, provide technical guidance, and ensure quality standards are met throughout development.
- Define and establish clear testing boundaries, scope, and responsibilities to determine which tests are executed in-house versus with external partners.
- Structure and manage an end-to-end testing strategy for next-generation hardware to guarantee high reliability and specified performance.
- Establish continuous test automation frameworks and protocols integrated across both hardware and firmware development pipelines.
Requirements
- Design, define, and develop fabrication, assembly, integration, and test processes for high-reliability access control hardware
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in the hardware sector with direct experience collaborating with overseas ODM partners on design reviews, test scoping, and quality control
- Design test equipment and test setups that are flexible and evolve with our ever evolving scope
- Design assembly and fabrication tooling. Own these from concept through implementation
- Develop work instructions and documentation for build and test processes
- Outstanding communication and documentation skills
- Experience working in production, R&D, or test operation environments
- Understanding of how turn customer issues into testing activities and improved design requirements
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Nice to Have
- Extensive experience with overseas EMS, OEM, and ODM operations, manufacturing processes, and remote quality management
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, etc)
- Deep understanding of automated continuous integration and testing strategies across hardware and firmware development cycles
- Experience with OTA based products in high reliability applications
- Prior experience developing security or access control hardware solutions
- Willingness to work unconventional hours while working with overseas vendors
Target Base Salary Range: $160,000 - 190,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
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Basic Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of hardware engineering experience
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
