Ridealso
Mechanical Hardware Test & Validation Engineer (All Levels)
Palo Alto. Posted a month ago
The role
This person will validate low voltage electromechanical modules for light electric vehicles. They will develop and execute test plans, perform physical testing, and analyze results.
What you will do
- Collaborate with design, systems and reliability engineers to generate test plans and take responsibility for end-to-end execution, analysis, and reporting
- Execute testing on low voltage electromechanical modules including performance verification, reliability, durability, and environmental
- Maintain detailed documentation of procedures and results
- Set up and operate test equipment including DAQs and various sensors
- Coordinate with 3rd party vendors, contract manufacturers and test facilities
- Analyze test results and prepare clear technical summaries
- Support the maintenance and calibration of test equipment
- Help develop new test fixtures and setups
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- Demonstrated hands-on experience through academic, personal, or internship projects involving physical testing, including setup, instrumentation, data recording and teardowns
- Understanding of data acquisition systems, sensors, test equipment
- Experience with basic programming or scripting for data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Self-starter mentality with proven ability to take initiative on projects
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO
- FSA & HSA options
- One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
- Fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny
- Flexible time off
- 401(k) match
About the company
ALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating vertically integrated, small EVs. They are located in the heart of Silicon Valley.