Electrical Test Engineer
$120,000–$160,000 year
On-siteBoulder, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Own in-house test equipment, methods, and documentation while developing product test strategies to transition prototypes into production. Validate new features, define pre-screens for UL and FCC compliance, and create profiles for reliability and environmental testing including thermal fatigue and ingress. Execute root cause analysis on field failures, present findings to triage teams, and make targeted electrical design changes for minor improvements. Collaborate with external labs, contract manufacturers, and internal firmware and mechanical teams to ensure robust hardware performance across EVSE and new products.
Required Qualifications
- 4 or more years of experience developing and executing test plans for complex products as a test engineer, electrical engineer, or related role
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, grid Simulators/Programmable AC Sources, electronic loads, current-probes and power analyzers
- Experience with test automation scripting (e.g., Python) for data acquisition and control
- Ability to leverage AI tools to speed up test automation, embedded development and documentation
- Familiarity with modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
- Experience in testing and debugging for signal integrity / power integrity
- Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, USB, etc.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and ECAD data; experience developing in-house test systems including test racks and harnessing
- Demonstrated experience managing workload and project deliverables
- Strong writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Must be available for onsite in Boulder, CO
- Must be able to successfully complete a background check
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
- Knowledge of automotive communication protocols and standards (ISO 15118-2, J1772)
- Familiarity with UL safety test standards such as UL 2231-1/2
- Experience with certification testing including UL, FCC, and Energy Star
- Familiarity with National Electric Code wiring and installation requirements
- Ability to perform MTBF analysis
- Familiarity with switching converters, inverters, and AC/DC power distribution
- Experience with high-power AC electrical systems (3-phase and split-phase 240V) and high-voltage DC power systems
- Desire to design low-complexity PCBAs, including schematic capture and layout in Altium Designer or equivalent
- Experience testing and debugging Level 2 EV chargers
- Experience testing high-volume consumer products
- Experience working with automotive OEMs and managing deliverables for their product development processes
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