Hardware Test Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Actively engage in cross-functional execution of validation plans, troubleshooting, and documentation to maintain design quality and ecosystem performance.
• Execute verification test plans, signal characterization, power measurements and interoperability testing and data collection
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues in Hardware/SW/Ops failure analysis and test
• Maintain records of calibration dates, results, and any adjustments made, and establish a clear schedule for calibrating all instruments (pressure sensors, flow meters, temperature probes, etc.).
• Work with engineers to set up tests, including building and installing test articles and fixtures, setting up instrumentation, and configuring data acquisition systems.
• Run tests according to the defined procedures. Monitor the test closely, watching for any anomalies or unexpected behavior, and taking notes on test conditions, progression, and observations in a test card.
• Ensure that data is accurately collected, labeled, annotated, and stored.
• Work closely with engineers during the planning and design phases of new tests. Provide input on practical considerations, such as space requirements, available equipment, and potential safety concerns.

Job requirements

• 5+ years of experience working with electronics with strong EE fundamentals, including ability to modify/design test fixture boards; digital and/or analog systems
• Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, functional verification, and python scripting
• Must enjoy being hands-on in the lab and want to be in the details (soldering, oscilloscopes, data acquisition) and contagious enthusiasm and passion for engineering
• Able to understand schematics and manage sourcing of quick turn proto boards
• Understanding of hardware evaluation methodologies, including development of test cases/suites, performance monitoring, test automation, and data analysis.
• Comfortable working with hand tools, digital multimeter, and basic power tools (e.g. hand drill).
• Wire/cable soldering experience
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and identify solutions.