Hardware Power Validation Engineer

SGS Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Sacramento, CA is seeking a hardware validation engineer to perform power validation on consumer electronics such as VR headsets, and to generate comprehensive test plans, data reports, and documentation.

You will support prototype bring-up and debugging, execute system-level PMIC validations, collaborate with contract manufacturers to review plans and resolve issues, and develop Python automation to shorten validation cycles.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; Masters preferred.
• 4+ years in consumer electronics power validations and hardware debugging.
• 2+ years in automation using Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware validation on consumer electronics – VR headsets.
• Generate power characterization test plans, data reporting, and documentation.
• Support prototype bring-up and debugging.
• Perform system-level PMIC validations, including: Power ON/OFF sequenceLoad and line regulations/transientsCharge/discharge profilesCollaborate with Contract Manufacturing (CM) to:Review validation plansAnalyze test dataResolve hardware issuesDevelop automation scripts in Python to reduce validation cycle time.

Skills

Oscilloscope

Power supply

Electronic load

Function generator

Thermal chamber

DAQ system

DC/DC regulators

Battery power management

Charge/discharge profiles

Lithium-ion batteries

Power trees

PDN analysis

ADB

Python automation

Automation scripting

Device communication

NI DAQ

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

NI DAQ

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform hardware validation on consumer electronics – VR headsets.
• Generate power characterization test plans, data reporting, and documentation.
• Support prototype bring-up and debugging.
• Perform system-level PMIC validations, including:Power ON/OFF sequenceLoad and line regulations/transientsCharge/discharge profilesCollaborate with Contract Manufacturing (CM) to:Review validation plansAnalyze test dataResolve hardware issuesDevelop automation scripts in Python to reduce validation cycle time.

Skills

• Proficiency with lab equipment: Oscilloscope, power supply, electronic load, function generator, thermal chamber, and DAQ system.
• Experience with DC/DC regulators, battery power management, charge/discharge profiles, and lithium-ion batteries.
• Understanding of power trees and PDN analysis.
• Familiarity with ADB (Shell scripting experience is a plus).
• Writing automation scripts in Python.
• Working in power electronics.
• Operating in a lab environment (power supplies, function generators, etc.).
• Using battery emulators.
• Experience with NI DAQ (National Instruments DAQ).
• Power measurement skills:Measuring power consumption in different use casesWriting automation scriptsRunning automation scripts using NI DAQStrong knowledge of Python.Familiarity with ADB for device communication.

Education/Experience

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent studies (Master’s preferred).
• 4+ years in consumer electronics power validations and hardware debugging.
• 2+ years in automation using Python.