Electrical Hardware Test Engineer – MCU
Core
Define, develop, and execute hardware test strategies for state-of-the-art Microcontroller (MCU) solutions used in next-generation automotive electronics platforms, ensuring silicon and hardware meet functional, performance, and reliability goals.
Role type
Senior IC hardware test engineer (MCU)
Builds
MCU and MCU-centric ECU boards, EVKs, reference boards, and ECUs for Software Defined Vehicle platforms
Domain
Automotive electronics, semiconductor validation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
MCU subsystem validation, board bring-up, automated test development, electrical characterization, lab equipment operation, automotive interface debugging, test plan creation, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Safety-critical MCU validation, environmental/reliability testing, CI pipeline integration
Technologies
Python, C/C++, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, JTAG tools, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C
Responsibilities
Define end-to-end hardware test strategies and bring-up plans for MCUs and components; Plan and execute MCU and board-level electrical characterization testing across PVT corners; Design and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts; Develop test content for key MCU subsystems and interfaces; Use lab equipment to characterize signals and root-cause hardware issues; Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC