Validation Technician

eTeam; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam seeks a hands-on Validation Technician to support testing and validation of autonomous automotive electronic components and processors. The ideal candidate will have experience with electrical laboratory equipment, post-silicon validation, automated test equipment, PCB rework, and Jira.

The role involves collaborating with the Silicon team to implement test procedures, using interfaces to control test equipment during critical hardware bring-up, and performing precise measurements with

Qualifications

• Technical degree or hands-on electronics testing experience.
• 7+ years building Automated Test Equipment or industrial automation systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, drawings and datasheets.
• Experience with lab instruments and soldering.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Silicon team to implement test procedures for the Autonomous Processor.
• Control test equipment interfaces during hardware bring-up phases.
• Validate system functionality using oscilloscopes, DMMs and power supplies.
• Fabricate test fixtures to support validation of automotive components.
• Conduct environmental and electrical testing using specialized equipment.
• Calibrate thermal chambers and manage equipment setup.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, document failures and identify root causes.
• Support commissioning and deployment of new systems.

Tools

Jira

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Digital multimeters

Soldering

Job description

Location: Palo Alto, CA 94304
Duration: 4+ Months (Contract Only)
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week, with overtime up to approximately 45 hours based on business needs

Job Title: Validation Technician
Location: Palo Alto, CA 94304
Duration: 4+ Months (Contract Only)
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week, with overtime up to approximately 45 hours based on business needs

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on Validation Technician to support the testing and validation of autonomous automotive electronic components and processors. The ideal candidate will have experience with electrical laboratory equipment, post‑silicon validation, automated test equipment, PCB rework, and Jira.

Top 3 Mandatory Skills

• Familiarity with electrical laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters.
• Basic coding knowledge, with Python preferred.
• Experience with Jira (Atlassian).

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Silicon team to implement test procedures for the Autonomous Processor.
• Use software interfaces to control test equipment during critical hardware bring‑up phases.
• Validate system functionality using laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and digital multimeters.
• Fabricate custom test equipment to support the development and validation of automotive electronic components.
• Conduct environmental and electrical testing using specialized equipment.
• Manage calibration and mechanical setup of thermal chambers.
• Troubleshoot test equipment and harnesses, identify root causes, and document failures.
• Perform precision PCB modifications, component rework, soldering, and desoldering.
• Support the commissioning and deployment of new systems.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or relevant hands‑on experience in electronics testing.
• 7+ years of experience building Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or industrial automation systems.
• Experience with electrical testing using laboratory instruments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, technical drawings, and manufacturers' product datasheets.
• Experience with power tools.
• Hands‑on experience with soldering and circuit board rework.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to move and lift test boxes and instrumentation.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to identify and address gaps independently.

Must‑Have Skills

• Atlassian Jira
• Automotive Validation Technician experience
• Mixed‑Signal Oscilloscopes
• Post‑Silicon Validation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive instrumentation.
• Experience with Python, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Jira, and other Atlassian products.
• Experience supporting hardware validation and automated testing.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel, SQL, Python, Jira, and Atlassian products.
• Experience in Supply Chain or Manufacturing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) departments.
• Experience working with engineering leads to establish acceptance criteria and user acceptance testing (UAT) requirements.
• Familiarity with database queries for measuring performance KPIs and evaluating experiments.
• Exposure to ReactJS, GraphQL, and web development.
• Experience with Figma, Lucid, or other design tools.