Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job Description

Gridware exists to enhance and protect the mother of all networks: the electrical grid. The grid touches everything and the consequences can be dire when it fails: wildfires burn, land is destroyed, property is damaged, and lives are lost.

Our team created an advanced sensing system to continuously analyze critical grid behavior. Utilizing high-precision sensor arrays and intelligence, our system identifies and preemptively mitigates faults. The technology has been proven with utilities to bolster safety, enhance reliability, and reduce outages. The demand for power will only increase. We protect the grid of today while we build the grid of tomorrow.

Gridware is privately held and backed by the best climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. We are headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test System Development
   • Design and implement automated and manual test systems for manufacturing processes.
   • Develop and maintain test procedures, fixtures, and equipment.
   • Ensure test systems comply with safety and quality standards.
2. Process Optimization
   • Analyze test data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
   • Optimize testing processes to reduce cycle times and improve throughput.
3. Troubleshooting and Support
   • Investigate test failures and resolve issues promptly to minimize production downtime.
   • Provide training and support to production staff on test equipment and processes.
4. Quality Assurance
   • Ensure test procedures align with product specifications and regulatory requirements.
   • Develop and maintain documentation for test plans, protocols, and reports.
   • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
   • Serve as release engineer for our firmware. Nothing gets released to production hardware in the field without your say-so.
5. Collaboration
   • Work closely with design engineers to develop Design for Testability (DFT) strategies.
   • Partner with suppliers to specify and qualify test equipment and components.
   • Coordinate with quality and production teams to ensure alignment on testing needs.
   • Work with our contract manufacturer to train them on the tests and (alongside our embedded team) debug problems in testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, computer engineering or a related field.
• [4-6] years of experience in manufacturing testing, preferably in electronics, automotive or related field.

Technical Skills

• At least 2 years of coding in a high level language, ideally Python.
• Proficiency in test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with automated test software (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar tools).
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and methods (e.g., SPC, Six Sigma).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel, up to 10%

Preferred

• Experience with PCB testing, RF testing, etc.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.