Senior Hardware Test Engineer
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Summary
SPAN is seeking a Senior Hardware Test Engineer to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The role involves developing a comprehensive hardware test program for new products and supporting reliability issues in the field.
About the Role
As a Senior Hardware Test Engineer, you will contribute to the design for reliability strategy for SPAN’s future products. Your responsibilities will include evaluating products against reliability targets, creating test plans, conducting tests using Linux and Python, and collaborating with teams to execute product and component level reliability testing. You will also analyze test data and communicate results to resolve issues.
About You
Required:
- BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
- 5+ years experience developing and running reliability tests including environmental, mechanical, and electrical stress testing.
- Experience with analysis of test results including statistical analysis techniques.
- Experience with scripting languages, particularly Python.
- Strong understanding of DFMEA based testing and usage models.
- Ability to perform hands on duties ranging from rig build, test setup and execution, soldering, characterization, and failure analysis.
- Excellent technical writing skills with experience drafting test documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
- Effective communicator and team collaborator.
Preferred:
- Experience leading projects with a diverse team under tight timelines.
- Experience working safely with high voltage equipment (up to 600-1000V).
- Experience working with and testing AC and/or DC power systems.
- Knowledge of national and international safety and regulatory requirements such as UL, National Electric Code (NEC), IEC, and ISO.
- Experience with root cause analysis (RCA) of field failures.
- Prior experience managing junior test technicians and mentoring junior test engineers.
Benefits
- 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.
SPAN
Enabling electrification for all ⚡
San Francisco, CA