Hardware Test Engineer II: 26-03011

Akraya, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a QA Tech II in Seattle to independently verify pricing-related changes and collaborate with development and deployment teams. The role emphasizes QA processes and programming familiarity within a hardware-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on electro-mechanical testing experience, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to work across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Automation teams to ensure reliable, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 3–5 years of hands-on electro-mechanical testing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hardware testing, validation, or reliability engineering.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Arduino, SOLIDWORKS, and Fusion 360.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex test plans with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central point of contact within the Hardware Test Engineering Team across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Automation teams.
• Execute test plans, support test fixture assembly, analyze data, and monitor strain gauges and sway table testing.
• Maintain active test floors and drive operations to deliver high-quality results consistently.

Skills

Electro-mechanical testing

Hardware testing

Python

Data acquisition

MATLAB

Arduino

SOLIDWORKS

Fusion 360

Test plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Arduino

SOLIDWORKS

Fusion 360

Job description

Primary Skills

Electro-mechanical testing (Proficient), Python (Intermediate), hardware testing(Intermediate), measurement devices (Advanced), AI Tools (Intermediate)

Contract

Contract Type: W2 Duration: 3+ month contract with possible extension Location: Seattle, WA (#LI-Onsite) Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour #LP

Job Summary

This role involves independently verifying changes to Prime pricing across global markets, ensuring a seamless customer experience. You will collaborate with development and deployment teams to achieve these objectives. The position requires a proactive individual with a strong understanding of QA processes and familiarity with programming languages.

Key Responsibilities

• The Quality Assurance Tech II is the central point of contact within the Hardware Test Engineering Team, providing critical support to Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Automation teams.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include test plan execution, test fixture assembly support, data analysis, sway table proficiency testing, strain gauge monitoring, and maintenance of active test floors.
• You will be the driving force that keeps operations running smoothly and ensures the team delivers high-quality results consistently.

Must-Have Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in electro-mechanical testing environments
• Minimum 3 years of experience in hardware testing, validation, or reliability engineering
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Arduino, SOLIDWORKS, and Fusion 360
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex test plans with minimal oversight
• Strong electro-mechanical aptitude with proficiency in tools, measurement devices, and data acquisition systems