Hardware Test Engineer
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech, engineering & hardware, operations
- Experience
- mid
- Organization Types
- climate & sustainability, startups
- Location
- Austin
- Posted Date
- Company
- Base Power
AI Summary
Job Description
Design and build test setups and automation for electrical, mechanical, environmental, and reliability testing of hardware. Run validation campaigns, lead root cause and failure analysis, automate data analysis and anomaly detection, and write clear reports that drive engineering design decisions.
Hard Requirements
- Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 2+ years hands-on test engineering on electromechanical products with embedded firmware
- Strong DAQ skills: sensor selection, signal conditioning, troubleshooting
- Python and/or LabVIEW for instrument control, test sequencing, data analysis
- Track record of tests defining mechanical, electrical, and reliability limits
- High standards for documentation
Soft Requirements
- Battery, power electronics, or high-voltage testing
- Environmental chambers, thermal cycling, vibration, HALT/HASS
- Fixture design in CAD and PCB design for test boards
- Statistical analysis and reliability modeling