Electrical Characterization Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Irvine seeks an experienced electronics test and validation engineer to own design verification and characterization of vehicle ECUs, with focus on Zonal and Battery ECUs. You will develop and execute test plans, work with reliability, design and firmware teams, and ensure module-level requirements are met.

You will present DFT reports, manage schedules, collaborate with software to flash and test firmware, and drive root-cause analysis of non-compliance results to

Qualifications

• BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of electronics characterization and validation testing.
• Experience with lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes, power supplies and electronic loads.
• Strong understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design verification and characterization test plans for ECU programs.
• Lead the execution of characterization testing plans according to project milestones.
• Own test coverage reports and analysis.
• Perform bench-level characterization at IC and PCBA levels.
• Provide early feedback to design engineers regarding testability.
• Develop and present Design for Testability (DFT) reports for ECU designs.
• Own characterization schedules to communicate status with upper management and cross-functional teams.
• Work with software engineers to flash, test, and troubleshoot firmware.
• Lead root cause analysis of non-compliance test results during testing with data analysis.

Skills

Design verification

Characterization testing

DFT reports

Firmware testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Oscilloscope use

bench analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Electronic loads

PCB testing

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Location

About the job you’re considering

The Electronics Test and Validation team owns the module-level validation testing for our clients. It is our responsibility to make sure ECU electronics are designed and manufactured correctly. With this goal in mind, we develop scalable tools, processes, hardware, and software solutions deployed for characterization, validation, and manufacturing.

In this role, you’ll be an individual contributor with a crucial role owning the design verification and characterization of vehicle electronics, with a particular focus on Zonal and Battery ECUs. You’ll work cross functionally to ensure that our electronics are designed to meet module-level requirements with team support.

Your Role

• Develop detailed design verification and characterization test plans for all phases of ECU
• programs with input from reliability, design, and firmware teams
• Lead the execution of characterization testing plans according to project milestones
• Own test coverage reports and analysis
• Perform bench-level characterization at IC and PCBA levels
• Provide early feedback to design engineers regarding design decisions and testability
• Develop and present Design for Testability (DFT) reports for ECU designs
• Own characterization schedules to communicate status with upper management and cross-
• functional teams
• Work with software engineers to flash, test, and troubleshoot firmware
• Lead the cross-functional effort to root cause non-compliance test results during testing by leveraging data analysis

Your Skills and Experience

• BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 6+ years of experience in electronics characterization and validation testing
• Experience using lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads,
• circuit board testing
• Very good understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals