Hardware Test Engineer
Core
Designing and operating test apparatuses to verify and validate commercial dry and grind technology for food waste management systems.
Role type
Hardware Test Engineer
Builds
Commercial food waste management hardware (dry and grind technology)
Domain
Waste prevention technology / Food systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Test fixture design, Python scripting, electromechanical integration, measurement and instrumentation, data acquisition systems, cross-functional collaboration, troubleshooting, documentation
Preferred skills
CAD (Solidworks/Fusion/NX), startup experience, accelerometers/strain gauges/fluid handling, high-powered appliances, embedded compute platforms (Jetson/Raspberry Pi)
Technologies
Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, data acquisition systems, CAD tools
Responsibilities
Design and construct test apparatuses for product characterization, develop measurement methods and integrate sensors, partner with algorithms/firmware teams to verify operational intent, advise mechanical engineers on design changes based on test results, validate requirements with benchtop tests or prototypes, stand up data pipelines for test result visualization, write test operation documentation, create test reports and risk assessments, diagnose and triage field issues
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC