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Test Engineer - Hardware

Mountain View, CA 94043

Employment Type: Contract Category: Electrical Engineer Job Number: 10764 Pay Rate: $60/hr. - $80/hr.

Job Description

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s in Electrical, Computer Systems, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Strong proficiency in either ME or EE, with a solid working knowledge of the other.
  • Experience using Python for automating repetitive tasks, analyzing data, and working within larger testing frameworks.
  • Lab Equipment Knowledge: Hands-on experience with thermal chambers, vibration tables, power supplies, DAQs, and electronic loads.
  • Familiarity with Linux environments, networking, and common communication protocols like I2C, SPI, and UART.
  • Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD).
  • Familiarity with test/operation of brushless motors.
  • Prior experience in a professional lab setting or significant hands-on experience with complex hardware projects.


Responsibilities:
  • Execute Hardware Tests: Run established procedures on PCBs, embedded systems, and prototypes following detailed technical instructions.
  • Debug & Troubleshoot: Perform initial failure analysis to identify root causes of hardware or software anomalies using tools like oscilloscopes and multimeters.
  • Build Test Rigs: Design and assemble mechanical test setups using hand tools, aluminum extrusions, and creative "scrappy" techniques.
  • Manage Data & Labs: Monitor tests at internal and external labs to ensure correct data capture and maintain the operational readiness of all equipment.
  • Document & Report: Log meticulous defect notes in tracking systems and prepare concise reports summarizing test progress and key findings.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Design, Firmware, and Mechanical teams to communicate results and verify fixes for identified issues

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