Hardware Test Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Mountain View, California, is seeking a qualified candidate with a degree in engineering. The role involves executing and monitoring hardware test procedures, performing debugging and failure analysis, and utilizing various lab equipment. Experience with Python and a multidisciplinary engineering background are essential. The candidate will have hands-on hardware project experience, ensuring tests are executed correctly and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar required.
• Experience in automation with Python and MATLAB is essential.
• Hands-on hardware project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute established test procedures on various hardware components.
• Monitor tests at internal and external labs.
• Perform initial debugging and failure analysis during testing.
• Utilize standard lab equipment to troubleshoot issues.
• Perform mechanical test setups using various tools.

Skills

Python Experience

Multidisciplinary engineering knowledge

Experience in a Linux environment

Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

Test equipment (thermal chambers, vibe tables)

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Execute established test procedures on various hardware components and systems (e.g., PCBs, embedded systems, prototypes) following detailed instructions.
• Monitor tests at internal and external labs to ensure they are running correctly and capture relevant data.
• Perform initial debugging and failure analysis of test setup to identify the root cause of hardware and/or software anomalies encountered during testing.
• Utilize standard lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers) to probe, measure, and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform mechanical test setup using aluminum extrusion, hand tools, typical scrappy test setup techniques to ensure tests are executed properly.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Similar
• Python Experience (Automate repetitive tasks, analyze data, work within larger testing frameworks)
• Working knowledge of test equipment including thermal chambers, vibe tables, liquid chillers, power supplies, electronic loads, DAQs
• Multidisciplinary experience across ME/EE. Expertise in one, knowledgeable in the other.
• Experience working in a Linux environment and networking
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data processing or simple test automation.
• Familiarity with common communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).
• Prior experience in a lab setting or with hands-on hardware projects.