IO/Sensor Validation Engineer

Job Description

• Characterize and validate touch, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, Inertial measurement unit for smart wearables.
• Optimize sensor performance based on validation result
• Documenting and presenting test results to engineering teams
• Working with cross-functional teams to assure that sufficient and accurate testing is implemented

Work Experience

Required Skills (Technical Competency):

• 5+ years of Electrical System Verification for consumer electronics
• Experience with the definition of validation test plans and writing detailed electrical validation SOPs.
• Experience owning significant areas of electrical validation
• Experience executing electrical validation on the bench. Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM, e-load, power supply, power analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, and temp chamber.
• Understanding of board schematics and board layout. Ability to find proper probe locations and identify potential points of failure in the DUT.
• Working knowledge of Python, and LabVIEW for data processing and automation.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• A team player with strong communication skills. A self-motivated person who thrives in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills:

• Programming skills to develop software/firmware/scripts for validation, characterization, and prototyping (e.g. Python)
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB, R etc.)
• Experience with firmware development (C/C++) is a plus
• Knowledge in I2C/SMBus, UART, SPI, USB, Network stack is a plus
• Ability to read schematics
• Experience with code management tools like Git
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function