Electrical Systems Test Engineer

Yoh,-A-Day-; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, seeks an experienced Electrical Systems Test Engineer to verify and validate electrical systems for autonomous vehicle platforms in Mountain View, CA.

You will develop test plans for high/low voltage components, execute tests on full vehicles, HIL systems, and lab benches, and guide fellow engineers through verification activities. This role demands strong hands-on lab skills and a safety‑driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven experience testing power electronics and high/low voltage electrical systems.
• Skilled in test planning and experimental design, with a focus on safety and repeatability.
• Background in electromechanical systems that integrate hardware, electrical systems, communication protocols, and software.
• Strong hands‑on skills with wiring, soldering, and harness creation.
• Proficient with electrical test tools including oscilloscopes, DMMs, power loads, programmable power supplies, etc.
• Experience using data acquisition tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe, ETAS INCA, MDA, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, which may include education in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support V&V activities for electrical systems in autonomous vehicle platforms.
• Execute test procedures in environments such as full vehicles, HIL systems, and hardware test benches.
• Collaborate with engineers to create new test plans for vehicle electrical systems, power generation modules, and low voltage batteries.
• Provide technical guidance to test engineers and conductors during verification activities.
• Contribute to test setup, troubleshooting, and debugging of electrical and electromechanical subsystems.

Skills

Power electronics

High/low voltage systems

Test planning

Electromechanical systems

Wiring and harness

Data acquisition tools

Electrical test tools

CAN tools

5+ years experience

Education

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace or related fields

Tools

Vector CANalyzer

CANape

CANoe

ETAS INCA

MDA

Job description

Electrical Systems Test Engineer (BH-400095)

Location Mountain View, United States Sector Engineering Salary $45.00 to $65.00 per hour Benefits 45-65/hr

Electrical Systems Test Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Test Engineer to support the verification and validation (V&V) of electrical systems in autonomous vehicle platforms. This role will involve executing tests across multiple environments, developing test plans for high and low voltage components, and providing technical assistance to fellow engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power electronics, electromechanical systems, and hands‑on electrical lab work.

Scope:

• Support V&V activities for electrical systems in both new and existing autonomous vehicle platforms
• Execute test procedures in environments such as full vehicles, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, and hardware test benches
• Collaborate with engineers to create new test plans for vehicle electrical systems, power generation modules, and low voltage batteries
• Provide technical guidance to test engineers and conductors during verification activities
• Contribute to test setup, troubleshooting, and debugging of electrical and electromechanical subsystems

Required:

• Proven experience testing power electronics and high/low voltage electrical systems
• Skilled in test planning and experimental design, with a focus on safety and repeatability
• Background in electromechanical systems that integrate hardware, electrical systems, communication protocols, and software
• Strong hands‑on skills with wiring, soldering, and harness creation
• Proficient with electrical test tools including oscilloscopes, DMMs, power loads, programmable power supplies, etc.
• Experience using data acquisition tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe, ETAS INCA, MDA, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, which may include education in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, or related fields

Pluses:

• Experience building and debugging electromechanical systems
• Strong understanding of low‑level electronic components (e.g., transistors, relays, capacitors, diodes) and their role in PCB assemblies
• Familiarity with test automation and scripting (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink)
• Experience working in environments with hardware/software integration challenges

Estimated Min Rate: $45.00

Estimated Max Rate: $65.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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