Senior Electrical Test Engineer
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Our Hardware Engineering team is seeking a Senior Electrical Test Engineer to lead hardware testing across our EVSE product line and new products in development, while also contributing to sustaining engineering activities. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in all phases of hardware test; from requirements tracking and test plan development through fixture design, in-house and out-of-house test execution, and production line validation, combined with hands-on sustaining engineering skills including field failure investigation, root cause analysis, and minor PCBA design changes. This role will partner closely with external test labs, contract manufacturers, automotive OEM customers, and internal firmware, mechanical, and compliance teams. Experience with high-power AC and DC electrical systems and custom PCBA design is essential. We are a small, collaborative team where versatility and ownership are highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Electrical Test Engineering (75%)
- Own requirements tracking and verification, including verification method determination
- Develop test profiles for reliability and accelerated environmental testing including thermal fatigue, thermal shock, corrosion/weathering, and ingress testing
- Generate high-quality reports to share test results and analysis with customers and internal stakeholders
- Work with engineering and factory test teams to develop overall product test strategies to help turn prototype designs into production units
- Validate new product features in collaboration with the engineering team
- Own both in-house test equipment, methods, documentation, and execution
- Work closely with our in-house compliance team on definition of required pre-screens and risk reduction testing for UL, FCC, and other standards
- Partner with contract manufacturers and in-house operations teams to design PCBAs used in custom test fixture or review proposed production line test solutions
- Assist design engineers with development testing as needed
- Sustaining Engineering (25%)
- Perform detailed engineering investigations of RMA units coordinating with customer support and engineering teams as necessary
- Execute root cause analysis on field failures and present findings and recommended mitigations to triage teams, design engineers, and management
- Make targeted electrical design changes for minor improvements to existing products, including obsolete component replacements and corrections identified through failure analysis
- Collaborate cross-functionally with firmware, mechanical, quality and manufacturing engineers as required
- Required Skills & Qualifications
- Required
- 7-10 years of experience developing and executing test plans for complex products as a test engineer, electrical engineer, or related role
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, grid simulators/programmable AC sources, electronic loads, current-probes and power analyz
Benefits
Additional Information
Reporting to: VP of Engineering Location: Onsite in Boulder, CO About Emporia Energy Emporia is a leading technology company revolutionizing home energy by providing affordable, integrated solutions that empower homeowners to optimize energy usage to reduce costs and carbon footprint. Emporia's Home Energy Management Platform is a powerful software system that connects their Vue Home Energy Monitor, Level 2 EV Charger, Smart Plugs, Home Battery, and third-party thermostats and appliances. By automating energy use through real-time monitoring and scheduling, the platform optimizes consumption, reduces costs, and simplifies home energy management-all within one intuitive app. With over 400,000 U.S. homes running Emporia's energy management and EV charging hardware, we are now launching a national Third-Party Owned (TPO) home battery Virtual Power Plant - placing industrial-rated home batteries in residential homes to deliver power redundancy, utility cost savings, and grid peak demand services. By reducing energy waste and saving customers money, we're helping create a healthier planet and a brighter future. For more information, visit emporiaenergy.com. Mission, Vision and Values Emporia was founded in 2018 with a clear purpose to revolutionize home energy, generate tangible customer savings, and accelerate the transition to a lower carbon future. We are striving to become the world's leading home energy management platform and build the largest virtual power plant. Customers First : We deliver exceptional service with empathy and responsiveness, building lasting trust in every interaction. Own the Outcome : We think like owners, taking responsibility for results and holding ourselves and each other accountable. Win Together : We succeed together through honesty, humility and humanity. Grit Gets it Done : We work hard, stay passionate, and persevere through challenges. Better Every Day : We challenge the status quo, take smart risks and aim to improve 1% every day.
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