Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Sliprobotics; Norcross, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Health, dental and vision benefits

Permissive time off policy

Job summary

Slip Robotics seeks a Senior Hardware Test Engineer to drive hardware validation from design to production. You will craft test plans, build automated testing systems, and guide manufacturing testing to ensure product quality.

Responsibilities include leading test development, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with design teams to resolve defects while staying current with robotics testing technologies. This position offers growth in a fast-paced robotics startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics or related field.
• 5+ years of hardware testing experience in product and manufacturing environments.
• Proven hardware design principles and testing methodologies.
• Experience with test automation and test-framework development.
• Skilled with test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed test plans for hardware components and systems.
• Create and oversee tests for the manufacturing team and production processes.
• Utilize various test equipment to evaluate electronic systems and components.
• Analyze test results to identify defects and work with engineering to fix issues.
• Lead development of automated test systems to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Document test procedures and results for clear communication with team.
• Stay current with testing technologies and methodologies in robotics.

Skills

Hardware testing

Test automation

Troubleshooting

Hardware design principles

Manufacturing testing

Team leadership

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Slip Robotics is a B2B Robotics-as-a-Service company deploying autonomous loading and unloading robots — SlipBots and SlipLifts — at warehouse and fulfillment sites across North America. Our customers are some of the largest shippers and 3PLs in the industry, and we're scaling fast. We build the robots, we deploy them, and we keep them running.

As a Senior Hardware Test Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in getting new electronics from design to production. This position involves not only designing and executing comprehensive hardware tests but also developing testing procedures and setups for our manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement detailed test plans for hardware components and systems, ensuring adherence to design specifications and performance standards
• Create and oversee tests for the manufacturing team, developing test setups that facilitate efficient and effective production processes
• Utilize a variety of test equipment to evaluate electronic systems, components, and materials
• Analyze test results to identify defects or quality issues, collaborating with engineering teams to devise solutions
• Lead the development of automated test systems to enhance testing efficiency and coverage
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Document test procedures and results, maintaining clear communication with the engineering team and management
• Stay abreast of the latest testing technologies and methodologies in the robotics and automation industry

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in hardware testing, with experience in both product testing and manufacturing testing environments
• Demonstrated ability in hardware design principles and testing methodologies
• Experience with test automation and development of test frameworks
• Skilled in using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Adaptability in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity in an early-stage robotics company
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision
• Permissive time off policy

Slip Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate candidates on the merits of their experience and their fit for the role. We welcome applicants from every background.