Working Student QA (Hardware & Driver Testing) (m/w/d)

Your tasks

• Support the setup, execution, and documentation of hardware and driver tests for Utimaco products.
• Test hardware-related software components and drivers across multiple operating systems, such as Linux, Windows, and other relevant environments.
• Assist in validating the interaction between hardware, firmware, drivers, and operating systems.
• Support debugging and root-cause analysis of hardware, driver, and system-level issues.
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and similar measurement devices to support testing and investigation activities.
• Assist with PCB-level analysis, basic circuit-level tasks, and review of hardware behavior during testing.
• Carry out soldering, rework, and preparation of electronic assemblies as required.
• Support hardware development, prototyping, and validation activities.
• Assist in creating and maintaining test setups, test documentation, lab measurements, and validation reports.
• Work closely with QA Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Software Developers, and other technical teams to identify issues and improve product quality.
• Contribute to making hardware and driver testing more structured, repeatable, and visible within the engineering process.

You are currently studying Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• You have a basic understanding of hardware development, electronics, PCB design, or circuit-level concepts.
• You are interested in hardware testing, driver testing, embedded systems, operating systems, and technical problem solving.
• You have basic hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, or similar devices.
• You are comfortable performing soldering or are willing to further develop your soldering and electronics rework skills.
• Basic knowledge of PCB designs, electronic components, and hardware debugging is desirable.
• Familiarity with Linux, Windows, device drivers, firmware, scripting, or test automation is a plus.
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge is desirable, for example Python, Bash, C, C++, or similar.
• Experience with 3D printing, prototyping, or mechanical enclosures is a plus.
• You are structured, careful, curious, analytical, and willing to learn.
• You enjoy working hands-on with hardware, test setups, measurements, and technical systems.
• You are comfortable communicating in English in an international team.

We offer

• An open and friendly corporate culture, characterized by constructive and collaborative teamwork.
• Support for your future plans through a company pension scheme (depending on country-specific conditions).
• Early birds and night owls alike can shape their workday thanks to a flexible working model.
• We also support you privately – benefit from special payments or additional vacation days on anniversaries or special occasions.
• Utimaco is growing and embraces diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nations who speak 45 different languages.