Hardware Test Engineer

Company Overview

Eka Robotics is on a mission to build intelligence for the physical world – robots that are fast, general, and reliable. Our physics‑grounded approach unlocks superhuman capabilities, defining the frontier of robotics research and deployment.

As a Hardware Test Engineer, you will be the final gatekeeper of quality and reliability for our next‑generation robotic systems. You will lead the end‑to‑end testing lifecycle—defining strategy, designing custom test fixtures, and executing rigorous validation protocols—to ensure our hardware (actuators, grippers, full robotic arms) meets performance and certification standards (Safety, IP, etc.).

• Test Strategy & Planning – develop comprehensive test plans for sub‑assemblies (actuators, end‑effectors) and integrated solutions to validate human‑like dexterity and reliability.
• Design & Development – design, build, and maintain custom automated test equipment, jigs, and fixtures using CAD and rapid prototyping to simulate real‑world manipulation tasks.
• Execution & Analysis – conduct functional, environmental, and stress testing; analyze results to identify failure modes and collaborate with R&D on design iterations.
• Compliance & Certification – lead technical execution for regulatory certifications, including Safety: ISO 10218 for collaborative environments;
  Ingress Protection (IP): ensuring reliability in industrial environments.
• Documentation – create detailed test reports, trace matrices, and certification filings to ensure hardware meets all product requirement documents (PRD).

• Education – BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience – 3+ years in hardware testing, ideally within robotics, medical devices, or aerospace.
• Technical Skills – proficiency in 3D CAD (OnShape, Solid Works) for designing test fixtures; hands‑on experience with lab equipment (Load Cells, Environmental Chambers, etc.); basic Python scripting for test automation and data analysis.
• Standards Knowledge – familiarity with hardware certification processes and experience working with external labs (UL, ISO, etc.).