Hardware Quality
Assurance Engineer

Job Duties

• Definition of product quality targets, metrics, and KPIs: lifecycle time, durability, mean time between failures, mileage, etc.
• Markets of presence investigation: climate, operational conditions, customer behavior, etc.
• Definition of product specification: operational temperature range, relative humidity, vibrations bandwidth, solar and water resistance.
• Components technical parameters definition – surface treatments, durability level, etc.
• Designing test programs and test cases. Simulation of robot operational behavior within test facilities and laboratories.
• Develop and conduct various test programs: temperature shocks, ingress protection, vibration shocks, electromagnetic compatibility, electrostatic discharge.
• The main principle is to assure that product test results are according to design: plastic doesn’t crack, metal is not corroded, electronics are protected from water and dust, etc.
• Preparation of test reports, managing failures, negotiations within cross-functional teams. Suggest design changes and recommend solutions.
• Development and integration of quality requirements into mass production assembly flow. Design test equipment and procedures to control manufacturing and vendors quality.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in automotive, mechanical engineering, or similar.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in automotive or robotics.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards, test procedures, and methodologies: International Electrical Commission 60xx, ISO 9001, IATF 16949.
• Strong knowledge of product development methodologies (automotive is preferred).
• Strong knowledge of professional testing tools and equipment: thermal chambers, vibration benches, electromagnetic chamber, and other proving ground facilities.
• Skills of guidance and coaching of 3rd party testing laboratories.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Cross-functional player with the ability to unite stakeholders to meet targets and deadlines.

Please note that the office is located in Austin, TX. At this time, the employer is not sponsoring candidates relocation and remote work options are not available.