Hardware Automation Engineer

• Develop and implement hardware automation solutions to improve efficiency and productivity
• Provide design feedback to vendors to improve on vendor designs
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues on upcoming equipment
• Develop and maintain hardware documentation
• Work with other engineers and technicians to ensure successful completion of projects
• Clearly communicate the requests from the Mountain View, CA based Automation Engineers
• Run GR&R and CPK’s prior to shipping equipment
• Run DOE’s for early equipment development efforts
• Work with Asia-based equipment vendors

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• A BS or MS degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or similar discipline. An equivalent amount of real-life experience is also welcome
• Direct interaction with hardware in a previous role
• 5+ years of Electrical/Mechanical/Software Engineering experience
• Run FAT/Qualification of equipment for vendors based in Asia
• Design and build test/assembly systems to validate the functionality of hardware components and systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and ability to work collaboratively with counterparts in the US
• Ability to travel nationally/internationally approximately 1x per month (20% of time)

It’s preferred if you have:

• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering tools
• Knowledge of C++ and Python
• The ability to debug complex electrical, mechanical, optical and software systems
• Delivered finished designs to volume production and taken products through manufacturing