As an experienced Senior Hardware Test Engineer, you will lead the Hardware (mechanical and electrical) testing strategy for performance, reliability and certifications, including planning and executing hardware testing for different systems and components. A particular emphasis of your role will be to enable Hardware testing to achieve self-sufficiency in terms of outside support needed, particularly in Software. You will be empowered to define the processes and practices which Dexterity uses to test its hardware for years to come.
About Dexterity: At Dexterity, we believe robots can positively transform the world. Our breakthrough technology frees people to do the creative, inspiring, problem-solving jobs that humans do best by enabling robots to handle repetitive and physically difficult work.
We’re starting with warehouse automation, where the need for smarter, more resilient supply chains impacts millions of lives and businesses around the world. Dexterity's full-stack robotics systems pick, move, pack, and collaborate with human-like skill, awareness, and learning capabilities. Our systems are software-driven, hardware-agnostic, and have already picked over 15 million goods in production. And did we mention we’re customer-obsessed? Every decision, large and small, is driven by one question – how can we empower our customers with robots to do more than they thought was possible?
Dexterity is one of the fastest growing companies in robotics, backed by world-class investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Obvious Ventures. We’re a diverse and multidisciplinary team with a culture built on passion, trust, and dedication. Come join Dexterity and help make intelligent robots a reality!
ResponsibilitiesUse engineering requirements to create target metrics and testing plans across all phases of the development process, from prototype to production, including verification, validation, quality, certification, reliability.Perform and maintain Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).Design test setups required to perform the required testing.Write requirements for test scripts; develop and prove these scripts.Perform pre and post-test inspections, document inspection processes and results, and train engineers and technicians to perform these inspections.Assist the root-cause analysis of failed field-deployed modules.Lead discussions with design/development engineers to incorporate test results into future development.Support required testing for Dex hardware certification for different countries (e.g. UL, CE certification).
QualificationsElectrical or Mechatronics Engineering Degree or related Engineering field.Experience in Hardware functional testing and Reliability testingStrong electrical engineering analytical skills.Strong software/scripting skillsStrong data acquisition and analysis skillsExperience with test automationStrong knowledge of FMEA principlesFamiliarity with electrical design and integration (cable harnesses, wiring diagrams).
Base pay is one element of our Total Rewards package which may also include comprehensive benefits and equity etc., depending on eligibility. The annual base salary range for this position is from $125,000 to $190,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education etc. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
