Senior Design Lead

Job Summary ---------------

Inductive Automation & System QA Engineer

Location: Cupertino (On-site lab 5 days/week)

Objective

Seeking an Inductive Automation & System QA Engineer, build and bring up automated test stations for wireless charging systems. This role requires a hybrid background in software automation and mechanical/CAD fixture design

Key Responsibilities ------------------------

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Bring-Up: Design in 3D CAD, prototype (3D printing/machining), and assemble

custom test fixtures, nest plates, and alignment jigs

Software Automation: Architect and maintain Python-based test frameworks controlling lab instrumentation (programmable power supplies, electronic loads, DAQs, relays).

Bench Integration

Deploy end-to-end test benches combining physical actuators/stages with software harnesses for reliable, unattended runs.

Validation & Execution

Run automated charge stability, regression, and protocol testing

across inductive charging setups (Qi, Qi2, magnetic charging).

Issue Characterization

Root-cause electromechanical, firmware, and software defects

document findings and drive bugs to resolution with cross-functional team

Skill Requirements ----------------------

Skills & Qualification

Must-Haves:

Experience: BS in ME, Mechatronics, EE, CS, or equivalent with 3+ years testing complex

electromechanical/embedded systems.

Mechanical & CAD

Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX, SolidWorks, or similar) for fixture and jig design

Hands-on rapid prototyping (3D printing, light fabrication) and actuator/sensor integration.

Software Development

Strong Python skills with experience building modular test frameworks from scratch.

Hands-on instrument control (SCPI, VISA, Serial, USB) for lab hardware.

System QA

Solid defect isolation across hardware, firmware, and host software layer

Proven ability to write test plans, manage regression runs, and communicate issues clearly in English.

Preferred

Experience with inductive/wireless charging standards (Qi, Qi2) and USB-PD.

Experience with SQL databases and automated test telemetry/reporting dashboards.

Familiarity with Git and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) automation pipelines.

Work Environment & Equipment

Location: On-site in Cupertino lab facilities, Monday–Friday.

Success Criteria / Definition of Done

Automation Bring-Up: Fully functional, calibrated test stations and durable CAD fixture

delivered on schedule.

Reliability

Robust, unattended overnight test execution with automated recovery and error

handling.

Defect Reporting

Clear, actionable bug reports with synchronized electrical, mechanical, and system logs.

Execution & Velocity

Test plans published, results reported promptly, and technical risks

proactively surfaced to EPMs.

Must Have Skill -------------------

Embedded Systems,NX CAD,Prototype Model,Python Good to Have Skill ----------------------

Github,MS SQL Other Requirements ----------------------