Validation Technician

Premier Staffing Solution • Palo Alto, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Validation Technician works onsite and collaborates with the Silicon team to implement test procedures for the Company Autonomous Processor. The role uses software interfaces to control test equipment during hardware bring-up and validates system functionality with laboratory equipment. It also supports development and validation of automotive electronic components through custom test equipment fabrication, environmental and electrical testing, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and PCB rework.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or 9 a.m.–6 p.m., with a one-hour non-billable lunch. The role requires at least 40 hours per week, with overtime depending on business needs and reaching approximately 45 total hours.

Requirements

• Technical degree or relevant experience in electronics testing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, drawings, and manufacturers’ product data sheets.
• 7+ years of experience building automated test equipment (ATE) or industrial automation systems.
• Experience using power tools.
• Experience with soldering and circuit board rework.
• Experience with electrical testing using laboratory tools.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to move or lift test boxes and instrumentation.
• Hands-on approach, proactively identifying and filling gaps where needed.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters.
• Basic coding understanding.
• Jira experience.

Nice To Haves

• Python coding is preferred.
• Experience with automotive instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Silicon team to implement test procedures for the Company Autonomous Processor.
• Use software interfaces to control test equipment during critical hardware bring-up phases.
• Validate system functionality using laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and digital multimeters.
• Fabricate custom test equipment to support development and validation of automotive electronic components.
• Conduct environmental and electrical testing using specialized equipment.
• Manage calibration and mechanical setup of thermal chambers.
• Troubleshoot test equipment and harnesses, identify root causes, and document failures.
• Perform precision PCB modifications, including component rework, soldering, and de-soldering.
• Support commissioning and deployment of new systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed