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Hardware Test Engineer

Sunnyvale💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Validate automotive-grade PCB designs through board-level testing, lab automation, and early prototype characterization for software-defined vehicles.

Role type

Hardware Test Engineer (IC)

Builds

Infotainment, ADAS, and controller units for software-defined vehicles

Domain

Automotive hardware validation and testing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

board-level testing, lab equipment operation, test automation scripting, thermal/structural/electrical stress testing, OEM protocol interpretation, schematic reading, component-level debugging

Preferred skills

vehicle validation flows, automotive/agriculture/construction/defense OEM experience

Technologies

Python, LabView, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters, DAQ, electronic loads

Responsibilities

Execute and improve validation test plans for custom automotive PCBs, characterize board performance using lab equipment, automate lab equipment and test routines, analyze and document results, collaborate with design and integration teams on bring-up and root cause analysis, interpret OEM test protocols, maintain lab setups

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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