Hardware/PCBA Bench Testing Engineer

Experis Technology Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

HSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Travel Insurance

401(k) Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Experis Technology Group seeks a Hardware/PCBA Bench Testing Engineer for onsite work in Palo Alto, CA. You will perform bench-level testing of Infotainment and Telematics ECUs, set up test benches, and document results to ensure ECU quality.

You will troubleshoot hardware/software issues, support integration activities, and drive end-to-end validation across infotainment systems. Ideal candidates have hands-on bench testing experience, strong electrical fundamentals, and disciplined test

Qualifications

• Bench-level PCB/PCBA testing and validation experience.
• Strong oscilloscope usage with proper probing and measurements.
• Board-level debugging including soldering/desoldering of SMD components.
• Experience with CAN, LIN, and Ethernet testing and signal analysis.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench level testing of Infotainment and Telematics ECUs to validate functionality and diagnose issues.
• Set up and run test benches and validation setups for ECU features.
• Create and document test cases, analyze results, and report defects clearly.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues with diagnostic tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, log analyzers).
• Support ECU integration activities including flashing/configuration and regression testing.

Skills

Bench testing

PCB/PCBA testing

Oscilloscope usage

Soldering/desoldering

CAN testing

LIN testing

Ethernet testing

Schematics reading

Test lifecycle ownership

Root cause analysis

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Logic analyzers

Job description

Our client, Automotive Electronics / Infotainment & Telematics is seeking a Hardware/PCBA Bench Testing Engineer to join their team. As a Hardware/PCBA Bench Testing Engineer, you will be part of the ECU Testing group supporting Infotainment / Telematics ECU validation and issue diagnosis. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on bench-level testing experience, strong electrical fundamentals, and a disciplined approach to test execution and documentation—so you can help ensure ECU functionality, quality validation, and timely defect reporting.

Job Title:Hardware/PCBA Bench Testing Engineer

Location:Palo Alto, CA (Onsite)

What's the Job?

• Perform bench level testing of Infotainment and Telematics ECUs, ensuring proper functionality, quality validation, and issue diagnosis in automotive electronics systems.
• Set up and execute test benches, lab equipment, and validation setups for ECU features (audio, connectivity, telematics, UI systems).
• Create, execute, and document test cases; analyze results; and report defects with clear, actionable findings.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscope, multimeter, and log analyzers.
• Support ECU integration activities including flashing and configuration, and assist with regression testing for new releases or updates.

What's Needed?

• Bench-level PCB/PCBA testing and validation experience, including strong oscilloscope usage (sampling frequency, probes, signal measurement).
• Board-level debugging and troubleshooting skills, including soldering/desoldering experience (SMD components).
• Experience with CAN, LIN, and Ethernet testing, plus the ability to perform low-level electrical measurements and signal analysis.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot using electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, including correct probe placement.
• Complete test lifecycle ownership (setup → execution → analysis → reporting → root cause analysis and corrective action support).

What's in it for me?

• Work in a hands-on hardware environment where your bench testing and electrical troubleshooting skills directly impact ECU quality.
• Contribute to functional testing and validation of real ECU features across infotainment and telematics systems.
• Build credibility through end-to- end test ownership, defect reporting, and root cause analysis support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, QA) to drive issue resolution.
• Join a role with an immediate start and a clear focus on hardware/PCBA bench testing excellence.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay