Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Tarana Wireless, Inc.•Milpitas, CA

4d•$130,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Tarana is a fast revenue growth company built by outstanding talented people and with innovative technology. Our hardware development team is looking for a smart, experienced, and hardworking member working to test various Hardware systems in different configurations. The ideal candidate would have experience with board-level hardware validation, system testing, debugging, and qualification for wireless hardware (5G, WiFi, etc.) by using equipment such as spectrum analyzers and high-speed oscilloscopes. Experience with 1G Ethernet, 10G/25G+ Serdes, DDR4/DDR5 waveforms and protocols, wireless performance tests are desired. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5+ years of experience in hardware testing and automation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field with 5-10 years of relevant experience
Hardware test equipment usage (e.g. spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes)
Knowledge of wireless networks and products
Ability to create ECOs, Deviations in Arena BOM management environment
Knowledge of industry compliance specifications and test methodologies for high-speed digital interfaces.
Experience with statistical data analysis, automated report generation and dashboard development.
Familiarity with laboratory automation, regression testing and hardware validation best practices.

Nice To Haves

Statistical analysis abilities is a plus
Ability to code and use scripts in a Linux environment is a plus

Responsibilities

Define test strategy, detailed test plan/protocol for new Hardware designs or value-added engineering projects.
Develop hardware validation and qualification test plans
Perform board bring-up and functional verification
Execute electrical, functional and reliability testing
Signal characterization for high speed interfaces such as DDR4,PCIe Gen3/Gen4/Gen5, Ethernet (1G/10G/25G) like Eye diagram analysis, Jitter decomposition (RJ, DJ, TJ)
Create a test plan/protocol based on requirements in order to test the specific hardware modules or PCBA
Create test reports/presentations based on results from test execution.
Execute and automate interface compliance testing for high-speed standards such as: PCIe, Ethernet (1G/10G/25G), DDR4
Automate test execution using Python, LabVIEW or scripting tools on manufacturing test stations for wireless products
Diagnose and troubleshoot failed units from the field (Conduct failure analysis, and perform Root cause analysis) and factory tests in a lab
Come up with continuous optimizations and tests to improve coverage
Work with design engineers to resolve hardware issues
Actively provide inputs for HW design for testability and repeatability.
Collaborate with hardware design, FPGA, and firmware teams to optimize board performance based on characterization results
Finding alternate parts from different suppliers with exact form, fit and function (perform Like for Like analysis).
Alternate Part qualification and testing (functional and performance).
Support EMC/EMI pre-compliance and compliance testing