Senior Electrical Test Engineer
Saronic Technologies · Austin, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Test Strategy & Execution
- Develop and own comprehensive test plans in accordance with the engineering design process.
- Translate system and subsystem requirements into structured verification matrices and executable test procedures.
- Lead electrical verification efforts at board, subsystem, and system levels.
- Design and execute functional, environmental, regression, reliability, and stress testing.
- Drive root cause analysis for electrical failures and implement corrective validation strategies.
- Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and results.
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Development
- Design, build, and deploy automated test equipment for PCBAs, harnesses, power systems, and integrated assemblies.
- Develop automated test scripts and frameworks using tools such as Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar.
- Create scalable test architectures to support engineering validation, production test, and field diagnostics.
- Specify instrumentation (oscilloscopes, DAQs, power supplies, loads, environmental chambers, etc.) and integrate into automated systems.
- Improve test throughput, repeatability, and data quality through automation and fixture design.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with electrical, mechanical, firmware, systems, and manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are testable and validated early.
- Participate in design reviews (DCR, PDR, CDR etc.) to advocate for testability and verification rigor.
- Collaborate with technicians to develop repeatable procedures and provide training where needed.
- Partner with manufacturing to transition engineering validation tests into production test processes.
- Support field troubleshooting and validation activities as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in electrical test engineering or hardware validation.
- Strong understanding of the engineering design lifecycle and formal verification processes.
- Hands-on experience developing automated test equipment and fixtures.
- Proficiency with electrical lab instrumentation and measurement techniques.
- Experience writing test automation software (Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, or similar).
- Strong troubleshooting skills across analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal systems.
- Experience working in cross-functional hardware development environments.
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services.
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care.
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays.
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success.
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.