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Apex Systems · 6 days ago

Hardware Engineering and R&D - Lab/Test Engineer 2

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$38/hr - $39/hr

2+ years exp

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking a Lab/Test Engineer 2 to support Microsoft’s next-generation hardware and software development efforts by maintaining and improving hardware labs for device testing and validation.

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Responsibilities

Maintain and support two hardware labs, ensuring devices are properly configured, updated, debugged, and ready for automated and manual testing

Support a tendered project involving Surface devices, including device setup, imaging, and test execution on new software builds

Enable and improve test automation workflows using Azure DevOps pipelines and scripting tools

Collaborate with feature teams to ensure smooth development and validation cycles

Perform repeatable testing procedures and processes across a variety of hardware devices

Execute tests on new software builds, including BVTs, and troubleshoot issues as they arise

Debug devices and resolve issues when lab hardware goes offline

Write and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, Python) to enhance lab workflows and device management

Verify hardware product specifications, triggers, stored procedures, and referential integrity

Interpret and modify code as needed (C/C++, C#, batch files, makefiles, Perl scripts, SQL queries)

Develop programs or utilities in at least one programming language (C/C++, VB, SQL, etc.)

Read and interpret logical and physical data model diagrams

Support operational tasks such as device allocation, ordering parts, and onboarding new hardware into the lab

Qualification

Hardware testingAzure DevOps pipelinesDevice setupScripting PowerShellScripting PythonC/C++ programmingSQL programmingWindows OS imagingTroubleshootingLab environment maintenanceCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

2–4 years of experience in hardware testing, lab support, or related engineering roles

Minimum 2 years' experience with: Device setup and hardware configuration

Minimum 2 years' experience with: Azure Pipelines or large‑scale automation workflows

Minimum 2 years' experience with: Debugging devices and troubleshooting lab environments

Experience working directly with hardware devices

Experience supporting or maintaining lab environments

Familiarity with Windows OS imaging

Ability to read and write at least one programming language (C#, C/C++, SQL, etc.)

Strong understanding of software testing practices in Windows or web‑based environments

Knowledge of personal computer hardware

Preferred

PowerShell or Python scripting capability

Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines or Microsoft engineering workflows

Database programming experience (SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, Informix, DB2)

Familiarity with .NET, SML framework, COM, Visual Basic, MFC, OLE, NT tools, compiler preprocessors

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Other insurance plans

ESPP (employee stock purchase program)

401K program

HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)

SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions

Corporate discount savings program

Certification prep

Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars

Certification discounts

Perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA

Company

Apex Systems

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Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.

Founded in 1995

Richmond, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.apexsystems.com

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