Electrical Engineer

Pacer Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics firm is seeking an individual contributor for the Electronics Test and Validation team in Palo Alto, California. This role involves owning the design verification and characterization of vehicle electronics, especially Zonal ECUs. Key responsibilities include developing test plans, executing characterization testing, and collaborating cross-functionally on design and testability feedback. A background in Electrical Engineering with practical experience in electronics validation is required. Proficiency in Python for scripting and data analysis is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electronics characterization and validation testing.
• Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and communication buses.
• Experience in scripting and data analysis using Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design verification and characterization test plans.
• Lead the execution of characterization testing plans according to milestones.
• Provide early feedback to design engineers regarding design decisions.

Skills

Electronics characterization and validation testing

Data analysis using Python

Understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Use of lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, etc.)

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Automated test equipment

Job description

The Electronics Test and Validation team owns the module-level validation testing for our client electronic control units (ECUs). It is our responsibility to make sure client 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 ECUs. You’ll work cross functionally to ensure that our electronics are designed to meet module-level requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Write basic automation scripts and instrumentation drivers to speed up characterization testing using Python
• 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

Qualifications

• BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience in electronics characterization and validation testing
• Experience using lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, digital multimeters, etc
• Very good understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals
• Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and communication buses
• Experience in scripting and data analysis using Python

Nice To Have

• Familiar with low-level firmware and C programming
• Experience in Databricks or similar environment
• Experience with automated test equipment