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# Hardware Test Engineer

- **Company:** Agility Logistics Corp.
- **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $221,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, EtherCAT, Hardware Design, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, System Testing, Test Execution Engine, Scripting, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-hardware-test-engineer-fremont-ca--4c5075cc-d5e5-41a1-99ac-01bf2ba66c27

## About the Role

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in test engineering, design verification, or electrical validation
 + Strong preference for experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, or other complex hardware systems
 * Technical Expertise:
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 + Deep understanding of mechatronics verification testing, including motor controllers, electrical interfaces, kinematics and sensors with a strong preference for experience with EtherCAT architecture
 + Experience validating electro-mechanical systems, and safety-critical electrical subsystems
 + Familiarity with sensor verification (force torque, motor encoders) and performance characterization
 + Proficiency with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, sensors, logic analyzers, DAQs, power supplies, and environmental test equipment
 + Proficiency in python scripting for test automation
 * Skills:
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 + Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to translate test results into clear design feedback
 + Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, capable of driving alignment and leading technical discussions across multidisciplinary teams and supplier partners
 + Demonstrated ability to execute effectively and drive results in dynamic, highly ambiguous environments.
 * Education:
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 + Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Controls, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Computer Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Design Verification, Distribution Services, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromechanical Systems, Electronics, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Genetics, Hardware Design, Hardware Quality Assurance, Interface Controllers, Logic Analyzer, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Motor Control Systems, Oscilloscope, Physical Demands, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Robotics, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Standards, Strategic Planning, System Test, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Automation, Test Design, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Test Scripts, Testability, Testing, Traceability, Verification Engineering, Verification Plans,
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## Description

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Test Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join our team in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this hybrid role, you will serve as a key technical leader for design verification testing of the humanoid robots arm subsystem and components including electronics, electrical interfaces, actuators, sensors and end-effectors. You will own verification strategy and planning, develop robust test infrastructure, lead subsystem-level characterization, and drive improvements in test coverage, engineering rigor, and design robustness.

About the Work

 * Own the design verification strategy for the arm subsystem and components, including electronics, electrical interfaces, actuators, sensors, and end-effectors
 * Define verification plans, coverage goals, and test protocols across the product development lifecycle
 * Partner with hardware design, systems engineering, and analysis teams to ensure requirements, testability, and verification readiness are addressed early in development
 * Maintain clear end-to-end traceability from subsystem requirements through test execution and results

Test Development & Execution

 * Develop and execute subsystem-level characterization and design verification testing for torso electronics

Design automated, repeatable test setups for electrical interfaces, actuators, sensors, end-effectors, and control electronics

 * Build test scripts, tooling, and diagnostics to improve efficiency, repeatability, and data quality

Continuous Improvement & Technical Leadership

 * Lead investigation of verification test failures and nonconformances, driving root cause identification and corrective actions in partnership with design teams

 * Identify gaps in verification coverage and implement improvements in test infrastructure, processes, and standards
 * Document test methods, results, and best practices to scale learning across future development cycles
 * Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of strong engineering rigor, execution, and continuous improvement


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