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Hardware Test Engineer

110k – 150kSunnyvale, CAHardware EngineeringOnsite2+ YOE
Summary

Validate automotive-grade PCB designs through board-level testing, lab automation, and prototype characterization. Requires 2-6 years of hands-on validation experience and strong lab skills.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Execute and improve validation test plans for custom automotive PCBs
  • Characterize board performance using lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, electronic loads, DAQ, etc.)
  • Automate lab equipment and test routines using Python or similar scripting languages
  • Analyze and document results in clear, concise reports for internal teams and external customers
  • Collaborate with electrical design, system integration, and software teams to support board bring-up and root cause analysis
  • Interpret and follow OEM test protocols (e.g., LV124, ISO 16750, CISPR, etc.)
  • Maintain lab setups and improve test efficiency with reusable infrastructure

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 2–6 years of hands-on experience in board-level testing and validation
  • Comfortable working in a lab setting with test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters, etc.)
  • Familiar with thermal, structural, and electrical stress testing
  • Experience with test automation (Python, LabView, or similar)
  • Familiarity with vehicle or consumer electronics validation flows
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Comfortable reading schematics and debugging at component level

Nice-to-Haves

  • Prior exposure to automotive/agriculture/construction/defense OEM or Tier 1 supplier test protocols
Skills
PythonLabVIEWOscilloscopeLogic AnalyzerDAQElectronic LoadPower SupplyLV124ISO 16750CISPR
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