Hardware Test Engineer

SPAN; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven company, SPAN, seeks a driven Hardware Test Engineer to join their innovative team. The role focuses on planning and executing hardware tests and collaborating with engineers for product development. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in a technical field and relevant test engineering experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including equity grants

Comprehensive health benefits for employees

Flexible working hours

Focus on team building and culture

Parental leave up to 24 weeks

Qualifications

• 2+ years of test engineering experience.
• Experience with test setup and execution.
• Ability to work independently on engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and executing hardware tests.
• Coordinate test design and execution.
• Perform failure analysis and post-test characterization.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

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Our Mission

SPAN is enabling electrification for all

We are a mission-driven company designing, building, and deploying products that electrify the built environment, reduce carbon emissions, and slow the effects of climate change.

• Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
• Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.
  
  

Our Mission

SPAN is enabling electrification for all

We are a mission-driven company designing, building, and deploying products that electrify the built environment, reduce carbon emissions, and slow the effects of climate change.

• Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
• Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.
  
  

At SPAN, We Believe In

• Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
• Making electrification upgrades possible
• Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
• Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid
  
  

The Role

We are seeking a driven hardware test engineer who will work on our cutting-edge product development and cost down projects on our existing products. You will be on a team of high caliber hardware test and reliability engineers with the opportunity to learn and grow with SPAN.

In This Position, You Will Be

• An integral part of the hardware engineering team
• Responsible for planning and executing hardware tests
• Responsible for planning and executing component qualification tests
• Be a versatile hands on player with the ability to dive into test coordination, rig design and build, test execution, post test characterization and failure analysis
• Work collaboratively within the hardware engineering organization and interface with other functions as needed within SPAN
  
  

About You

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors in a technical discipline (ME or EE preferred) with 2+ years of test engineering experience
• Prior experience working alongside test technicians or contract technicians to build test setups and execute tests
• Independent ability to solve engineering problems
• Knowledge of electrical and electromechanical systems
• Ability to collaborate with the team to present complex topics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Bonus Qualifications

• Masters degree in ME or EE
• Basic Python programming skills
• Prior experience supervising junior test technicians
• Experience with high voltage systems and equipment
  
  

Life at SPAN

Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges.

SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.

The Perks

Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company

Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage. Parental leave up to twenty four (24) weeks depending on eligibility

Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit

Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns

Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off

Interested in joining our team? Apply today and we’ll be in touch with the next steps!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

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