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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