Test Engineering Technician II

Job description

Hire Art is helping our client find a Test Engineering Technician II to support the setup, execution, and debugging of tests for sensor and compute hardware platforms.

In this role, you’ll support prototype builds and production-intent hardware by executing test plans with high accuracy and ensuring components meet performance and reliability standards. You’ll work closely with engineering and R&D teams to validate designs, troubleshoot failures, and improve test processes.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in hardware testing within an engineering development environment.

As a Test Engineering Technician II, you'll:

Test and troubleshoot prototype assemblies with support from engineering and R&D teams.

Participate in design reviews and provide feedback during the prototype development phase.

Collaborate with engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and testability.

Perform final testing of components and assemblies.

Conduct failure analysis and repairs, and generate detailed failure analysis reports.

Create and refine test instructions and procedures to improve test quality and efficiency.

Maintain test equipment calibration and lab tools.

Support development of automated test fixtures and related software or firmware.

Perform testing and calibration of subassemblies and final assemblies.

Follow electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions to complete work assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, or mechanical technology, or equivalent experience

4-6 years of relevant hands-on testing experience

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings

Experience assembling and repairing wiring harnesses

Experience using electrical engineering lab equipment (digital multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.)

Bonus

Qualifications:

Experience reworking PCBAs

Experience with shock, vibration, thermal, and ingress protection (IP) testing

EMC testing experience

Automotive ECU testing experience

Familiarity with the Linux command line

Benefits:

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer (Hire Art) Subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)

Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs

Hire Art covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance

401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via Hire Art. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area.

Hire Art values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.