Acoustics, Calibration, Capacity Management, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Workstations, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Desktop PC, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetism, Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Genetics, Hardware Administration, Hardware Development, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hewlett-Packard Product Family, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Life Insurance, Medical Conditions, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Product Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Test Equipment, Test Lab, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Vision Plan, Workstation Hardware, Writing Skills
Hardware Test Lab Engineering and Operations Lead
Description -
HP Workstations (www.hp.com/z) is a high-performance, high-integrity, and customer-focused organization seeking a motivated and talented test engineer with a passion for technology, teamwork, and testing the world's most powerful Desktop Workstation computers.
The Hardware Test Lab Engineering and Operations Lead is responsible for the technical and operational leadership of a Hardware Test Lab supporting workstation hardware development and reliability. This role owns day‑to‑day lab operations and provides technical oversight across electromagnetic emissions, electromagnetic immunity, power, mechanical, thermal, acoustic, and environmental testing to ensure products meet internal requirements and reliability expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead overall operation of the Hardware Test Lab, including test scheduling, capacity planning, safety, process improvement, and lab efficiency.
- Provide technical leadership for planning and execution of hardware testing, including development of test plans, procedures, test setups, data analysis, and reporting.
- Oversee and coordinate the work of multiple technicians, ensuring quality, consistency, and on‑time execution of all testing activities.
- Partner closely with hardware development engineering teams to support workstation reliability, interpret results, and drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions when issues arise.
- Maintain lab readiness through oversight of test equipment, facilities, calibration, maintenance, and documentation.
- Communicate test results, risks, and status clearly to engineering and management stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical field.
- 2+ years of professional technical experience
- Self-starter with strong work ethic
- Experience leading or coordinating hardware test activities in a lab environment (e.g., EMC/EMI, mechanical, environmental, thermal, power, and acoustics testing).
- Working knowledge of test equipment operation, test setup troubleshooting, and technical report generation.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to manage priorities and multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- This is an onsite position working directly with hardware and team members at our Fort Collins, Colorado location.
- Candidate must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with EMC/EMI, Mechanical, and Environmental standards and compliance testing methodologies.
The pay range for this role is $73,800 to $113,650 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Posting Expiration Date: 6/20/26
Job -
Engineering
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
Relocation -
Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
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