Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Hardware Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing hardware components for production / manufacturing You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our hardware solutions meet the highest standards of quality and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware engineering and a passion for innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Owns test systems, such as those for FCT / PCBA and End of Line, throughout all phases of the development process, from requirements definition to mass production and sustaining.
• Leads customer interactions in a professional manner; Offers guidance with recommended test systems and specifications based on best practices, quality targets, manufacturing volume, and product designs.
• Performs engineering analysis including FMEAs as related to test systems.
• Develops and executes validation tests for test systems and product hardware.
• Interfaces frequently with manufacturing teams at global factory sites to understand the constraints and environment under which test systems will be deployed.
• Continuously assesses and improves manufacturing test processes to increase efficiency, reduce cycle time, and enhance product quality.
• Partners with factories to review yield data and ensure test systems are calibrated and maintained to prevent down-time of manufacturing lines.
• Mentors junior engineers and delegates tasks.
• Works closely with cross-functional engineering counterparts to solve system level engineering challenges.
• Works with sales, project management, and engineering leadership to develop proposals and achieve project goals.
• Updates and maintains relevant engineering documentation.
• Leads and standardizes test system best practices, yet remains innovative, in order to deliver high-quality systems with maximum efficiency.
• Actively participates in regular project status meetings with relevant external and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications :

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or similar.

Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on test engineering design experience for high-volume production.

Strong proficiency in  Visual Studio / WinForms / C#  for test software and  SQL database  for test data management.

Strong proficiency in hardware design for test systems including hardware selection and integration (power suppliers, DAQs, actuators, sensors, and peripherals).

Ability to create clear system level diagrams / documents, bills of materials, schematics, and wiring diagrams based on best practices.

Proficient in hands-on assembly, soldering, cable fabrication, and use of lab equipment.

Altium  knowledge is a plus but not required.

Ability to speak Spanish a preferred

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay : $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Experience :

Visual Studio / WinForms / C# for test software : 5 years (Required)

hands-on test engineering design : 5 years (Required)

power suppliers, DAQs, actuators, sensors, and peripheral : 5 years (Required)

Language :

Spanish and English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute :

Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate :

Carlsbad, CA 92008 : Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location : In person