Afference

Afference

Hardware Test Engineer

Cleveland, OH

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$143kDetected 7 days ago
Data AnalysisEmbedded SystemsMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • What You'll Be Doing The Hardware Test Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, validation, and optimization of wearable haptic technology products through comprehensive hardware testing and analysis.
  • You'll be hands-on with novel neural haptic technology that's defining the future of spatial computing and immersive experiences.
  • Work in a close-knit, startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and execute hardware validation and verification test plans for wearable haptic devices and subsystems
  • Perform functional, electrical, environmental, reliability, and system-level testing on prototypes and production hardware
  • Diagnose hardware failures, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams to implement corrective actions
  • Design and improve testing methodologies, automation strategies, and troubleshooting procedures to support product quality and development efficiency
  • Support vendor evaluation and component qualification activities through technical testing and performance analysis
  • Document test procedures, test results, defect reports, and engineering recommendations in a clear and organized manner
  • This role develops and executes hardware verification and validation protocols, performs system-level troubleshooting, and ensures product performance, reliability, and quality throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • We strive to create an intellectually stimulating and collegial working environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
  • 2-5 years of experience in hardware development, hardware testing, engineering validation, or related technology environments
  • Experience with haptic systems, wearable electronics, sensors, embedded systems, or consumer hardware products.
  • Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, and environmental testing equipment
  • Ability to work independently on complex technical objectives with guidance from senior leadership
  • Knowledge of reliability testing, failure analysis, and manufacturing test methodologies
  • Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and apply them effectively

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Exposure to automated test systems, scripting, or data analysis tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Compensation

  • Compensation offers depend on skills, qualifications, and experience, and range between:
  • $95,264.80 to $142,897.20 per year at 100% FTE

Benefits

  • Medical, dental vision, life, STD, FSA, additional company perks
  • Equity incentives
  • Self-managed PTO
  • Our energy for inventing, creating, and learning spans work and play: we have regular happy hours, plan field trips, play games, play music, and generally have a good time.

Company info

  • We are an early-stage deep tech startup company that requires all members to contribute across the entire business.

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