Hardware Test Engineer

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Hardware Test Engineer. This individual will be an integral part of the advanced engineering team and will leverage the latest technologies to design automated hardware and software test systems for aftermarket and OEM audio products.

This role will have a high sense of ownership in the product since it will involve many aspects of design and validation from inception through release. This position will interact with multiple groups within the organization including engineering, new product development, marketing, validation, technical support, and quality as well as interface with OEM customers.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Design, develop, troubleshoot and validate hardware for automating production tests
• Support in the hardware development and construction of custom designed test systems
• Define and implement production test system interfaces for new advanced products
• Perform functional system testing at both the software and hardware level
• Conduct validation experiments and regression testing to collect and analyze data
• Support production engineering to improve testing software for new and existing products
• Design and execute software test plans for new advanced products

• REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:Extensive programming and debugging experience with National Instruments LabVIEW
• Bachelor's in electrical engineering, software engineering, applied science, or equivalent
• 2 to 5 years of related audio experience
• Good software architecture design skills (e.G. Object oriented design, hardware abstraction, etc.)
• Experience with data acquisition hardware and software.
• Strong understanding of bench test equipment (e.G. RTA's, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, etc.)
• Able to read schematics and troubleshoot circuit board layout.
• Proficient with a soldering iron with SMT experience.
• Ability to create concise documentation and reports.
• Ability to complete job requirements in a high energy and sometimes loud environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Good documentation and reporting using MS Word, Excel, and Visio.
• Able to work well in a small team utilizing Agile SCRUM development process.
• Able to debug analog, digital and mixed signal circuitry at the PCB level

• DESIRED SKILLS (OPTIONAL):Experience with other scripting languages such as Python or VB.
• Knowledge of amplifier design Class A/B, Class D topologies
• Knowledge of audio and acoustic design testing
• Experience with mixed signal circuit design simulation
• Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer / Nexus or equivalent
• Simulate, design, and optimize electrical circuits
• Knowledge of Audio Precision equipment and testing principles
• Familiarity with the integration of complete audio systems including source units, equalizers, speakers, subwoofers, and amplifiers.