Serve Robotics · 1 month ago
Hardware Test Engineer
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
3+ years expServe Robotics is a company focused on transforming urban deliveries through innovative robotic solutions. They are seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to validate the performance and reliability of their robot's core hardware systems, ensuring compliance and effectiveness through comprehensive testing strategies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Food DeliveryLogisticsRobotics
Responsibilities
Define and lead comprehensive test strategies for systems including compute, power delivery, and motor controllers
Design and implement manual and automated test setups, including custom fixtures and test benches
Manage the full test lifecycle—from planning and execution to data analysis and reporting
Perform validation for thermal performance, EMI/EMC, signal integrity, and long-term reliability
Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams to ensure testability and design quality
Debug hardware issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions with the design team
Develop and maintain clear, thorough test procedures and reports
Develop and execute stress and corner-case testing to uncover edge-case hardware failures
Support manufacturing with test development for production and assist during new product introduction (NPI)
Work closely with the supply chain and manufacturing partners to ensure test coverage and consistency across production lines
Analyze field data to identify potential hardware reliability issues and feed insights back into test planning and design improvements
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in hardware validation, ideally in robotics, automotive, or industrial electronics
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering discipline
Proficient with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and programmable power supplies
Strong skills in test automation using Python (preferred) or similar scripting languages
Ability to interpret schematics, understand embedded systems, and troubleshoot complex hardware issues
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
Preferred
Familiarity with regulatory and environmental compliance and industry test standards (e.g., CE, FCC, thermal, vibration)
Experience with BLDC/PMSM motor control and sensor integration
Working knowledge of PLM systems, bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira), and version control (e.g., Git)
Extensive hands-on experience designing, constructing, and performing tests with electrical lab instruments and measurement devices
Company
Serve Robotics
Serve Robotics is an autonomous robotic delivery company that develops AI-powered sidewalk delivery robots.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Ali Kashani
Co-founder & CEO
Dmitry Demeshchuk
Co-Founder and VP of Software
Recent News
2026-01-09
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