Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 2 days ago
Test Automation Hardware Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$86K/yr - $107K/yr
5+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing technology for electric vehicles. The role involves developing automated test solutions for electrical hardware systems, encompassing responsibilities from design to deployment and maintenance.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Design modular and reusable automated test equipment (ATE) by leveraging hardware frameworks, custom parts, as well as off-the-shelf instrumentation
Work with cross-functional engineering groups to define test requirements and system definitions from schematics and block diagrams
Design custom test PCBAs to interface with automotive ECUs
Design rack-based test systems that integrate PCBAs and off-the-shelf equipment to create modular test solutions for the latest automotive technologies
Create well documented diagrams, bills of materials, and standard operating procedures for test automation systems
Collaborate with internal teams during purchasing, station build, integration and final commissioning
Work with technicians to communicate requirements and ensure proper implementation
Own test system documentation
Qualification
Required
BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related fields
5+ years of relevant working experience designing modular electrical hardware for test automation systems that range from R&D to high-volume manufacturing
Ability to read electrical circuits and schematics, navigating PCB layouts and understand manufacturer's product data sheets
Experience working in the automotive, semiconductor, or aerospace industries
Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CANFD, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, etc.)
Experience with industrial buses and protocols (USB, VISA, GPIB, Ethernet, Serial, RS-485, SPI, I2C etc)
Experience supporting deployment automated test equipment in manufacturing environments
Hands-on hardware integration experience with automated test equipment
Experience with automation instrumentation such as programmable power supplies, multiplexers, DMMs, signal analyzers, signal generators, multifunction devices (digital and analog)
Preferred
Experience programming microcontrollers and FPGAs
Experience with mechanical design
Familiarity with Python and LabVIEW
Benefits
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans
Medical, vision and dental coverage
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
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