Hardware Engineer

About the role

The Arlo Smart Home Device team is seeking an entry-level Hardware Engineer. We are looking for a new or recent EE graduate who is interested in a very hands-on position working within a team including more senior engineers. Someone interested in doing a very diverse set of tasks based on R&D project needs. You should be self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks at the same time under supervision of engineering colleagues. You should be comfortable with product testing, test scripting, and rework/cabling as needed. You should be able to report results and issues in a clear manner.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product testing within the Hardware team under engineering supervision.
• Testing includes manual bench testing and automated testing via test scripts.
• Tests will be diverse including verifying battery charging & discharging, EMI coexistence tests, audio tests, etc.
• Generate clear test and data reports for engineering colleagues to review.
• Support the Arlo R&D teams with prototype modifications, whether with cabling/wiring, SMT component replacement, PCB trace modifications, or modifications to mechanical parts.
• Maintain the Hardware Engineering Lab in good working order, keeping it organized and maintaining equipment as needed, ordering supplies.

Requirements

• Experience in performing measurements with bench top equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, power analyzers.
• Experience in compiling test data reports using Excel or similar.
• Experience with using test scripts such as Python.
• Experience in interpreting schematics and board layout documentation as part of product testing.
• Comfortable with fine pitch SMT soldering/rework and cabling.

Qualifications

• BSEE or Associate Degree in Electronics

Skills

• Self-motivation
• Product testing
• Test scripting
• Prototype modifications
• Lab maintenance

Pay

The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment and is expected to be between USD$75,000-90,000/year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience.

Schedule

This is a fulltime/12-month fixed term position.