Hardware Lab Test Engineer

Groq, Inc.•San Jose, CA

48d•Remote

About The Position

You will be responsible for setting up, maintaining, and operating lab equipment used for testing and validating high-performance hardware systems. You will collaborate with design engineers, validation teams, and manufacturing to ensure our products meet the highest quality and reliability standards before release.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in a hardware test, validation, or engineering lab management role.
Strong hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, etc.).
Solid understanding of electronics fundamentals (digital, analog, and power systems).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in test scripting or automation (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).
Experience with high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, etc.).
Familiarity with hardware validation workflows for ASICs, FPGAs, or embedded systems.
Knowledge of thermal, mechanical, or environmental testing.
Experience working in a production or prototype hardware lab environment.
Familiarity with data acquisition systems or measurement automation frameworks.
Experience designing scalable lab automation frameworks.
Familiarity with safety and ESD standards in lab environments.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Attention to detail and a proactive attitude toward troubleshooting and process improvement.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple test activities concurrently.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans for electronic components, PCB's and system-level-assemblies.
Perform functional, performance and environmental testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies and other instrumentation.
Collect and analyze test data to identify root causes of failures or performance deviations.
Support HW design, bring-up and validation activities by preparing workstations, test setups and prototypes.
Assist engineers with hardware builds, soldering, rework, and board-level troubleshooting as needed.
Implement and improve processes for hardware prototype tracking and test documentation.
Maintain and calibrate test equipment, ensuring the lab remains organized and compliant with safety standards.
Manage hardware inventory, including prototypes, test boards, and lab assets.
Support setup and teardown of test benches, racks, and measurement systems.
Generate detailed test reports and communicate results to cross-functional teams.
Work closely with hardware design, validation, and manufacturing engineers to improve test coverage and debug hardware issues.
Provide feedback to design teams to enhance product reliability and manufacturability.