IO Sensor Validation engineer

Quest Global; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is looking for a mid-senior level Validation Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA. This role involves validating and optimizing sensor technologies for cutting-edge smart devices. Candidates should possess strong electrical verification skills and experience with lab equipment, along with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Electrical System Verification for consumer electronics.
• Experience in defining validation test plans.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and Python for automation.

Responsibilities

• Validate and characterize sensors for smart wearables.
• Optimize sensor performance based on test results.
• Document and present findings to engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical System Verification

Test Plan Definition

Data Processing

Python

LabVIEW

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMM

Power Supply

Git

Job description

This range is provided by Quest Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

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Talent Acquisition Partner - North America at Quest Global

Job Requirements

• Characterize and validate touch, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, Inertial measurement unit for smart wearables.
• Optimize sensor performance based on validation result
• Documenting and presenting test results to engineering teams
• Working with cross-functional teams to assure that sufficient and accurate testing is implemented

Work Experience

Required Skills (Technical Competency):

• 5+ years of Electrical System Verification for consumer electronics
• Experience with the definition of validation test plans and writing detailed electrical validation SOPs.
• Experience owning significant areas of electrical validation
• Experience executing electrical validation on the bench. Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM, e-load, power supply, power analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, and temp chamber.
• Understanding of board schematics and board layout. Ability to find proper probe locations and identify potential points of failure in the DUT.
• Working knowledge of Python, and LabVIEW for data processing and automation.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• A team player with strong communication skills. A self-motivated person who thrives in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills:

• Programming skills to develop software/firmware/scripts for validation, characterization, and prototyping (e.g. Python)
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB, R etc.)
• Experience with firmware development (C/C++) is a plus
• Knowledge in I2C/SMBus, UART, SPI, USB, Network stack is a plus
• Ability to read schematics
• Experience with code management tools like Git
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Other

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Robotics Engineering

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