Automotive Hardware Test Engineer (Lab Automation)

Applied Intuition Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition Inc. is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to join the Compute Hardware team. You will validate automotive-grade PCBs through board-level testing, lab workflow automation, and early prototype characterization.

This hands-on role emphasizes practical testing skills, collaboration with design, software, and system teams, and adherence to OEM validation protocols (LV124, ISO 16750).

Qualifications

• Hands-on board-level testing experience is required.
• Experience with test automation (Python, LabVIEW or similar).
• Familiar with automotive validation flows and OEM test protocols.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to read schematics and debug at the component level.

Responsibilities

• Execute and improve validation test plans for custom automotive PCBs.
• Characterize board performance with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQ, etc.).
• Automate lab equipment and test routines using Python or similar scripting languages.
• Analyze and document results in clear, concise reports for internal teams and external customers.
• Collaborate with electrical design, system integration, and software teams to support board bring-up and root cause analysis.
• Interpret and follow OEM test protocols (LV124, ISO 16750, CISPR, etc.).
• Maintain lab setups and improve test efficiency with reusable infrastructure.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

Test automation

Python

LabVIEW

Schematic reading

Documentation

Vehicle validation fluency

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzers

Power meters

Job description

Applied Intuition Inc. is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to join the Compute Hardware team. You will validate automotive-grade PCBs through board-level testing, lab workflow automation, and early prototype characterization.

This hands-on role emphasizes practical testing skills, collaboration with design, software, and system teams, and adherence to OEM validation protocols (LV124, ISO 16750).