Hardware Test and Validation Engineer

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Location This is an onsite role in Palo Alto, CA OR Irvine, CAAbout the Job The Electronics Test and Validation team owns the module-level validation testing for our clients. It is our responsibility to make sure ECU electronics are designed and manufactured correctly. With this goal in mind, we develop scalable tools, processes, hardware, and software solutions deployed for characterization, validation, and  this role, you’ll be an individual contributor with a crucial role owning the design verification and characterization of vehicle electronics, with a particular focus on Zonal and Battery ECUs.

You’ll work cross functionally to ensure that our electronics are designed to meet module-level requirements.

Your Role Develop detailed design verification and characterization test plans for all phases of ECU programs with input from reliability, design, and firmware teams

Lead the execution of characterization testing plans according to project milestones

Own test coverage reports and analysis

Perform bench-level characterization at IC and PCBA levels

Provide early feedback to design engineers regarding design decisions and testability

Develop and present Design for Testability (DFT) reports for ECU designs

Own characterization schedules to communicate status with upper management and cross-functional teams

Write basic automation scripts and instrumentation drivers to speed up characterization testing using Python Work with software engineers to flash, test, and troubleshoot firmware

Lead the cross-functional effort to root cause non-compliance test results during testing by leveraging data analysis

Your Skills and Experience BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
10+ years of experience in electronics characterization and validation testing.

Experience using lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, digital multimeters, etcVery good understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and communication buses

Nice to have experience in scripting and data analysis using Python, familiar with low-level firmware and C programming and experience in Databricks or similar environment

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$53,580 - $150,000/Year Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting.

This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to:
Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation  addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy:
Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave…