Senior Hardware Test Engineer
About this role
Slip Robotics is a B2B Robotics-as-a-Service company deploying autonomous loading and unloading robots — SlipBots and SlipLifts — at warehouse and fulfillment sites across North America. Our customers are some of the largest shippers and 3PLs in the industry, and we're scaling fast. We build the robots, we deploy them, and we keep them running.
As a Senior Hardware Test Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in getting new electronics from design to production. This position involves not only designing and executing comprehensive hardware tests but also developing testing procedures and setups for our manufacturing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement detailed test plans for hardware components and systems, ensuring adherence to design specifications and performance standards
- Create and oversee tests for the manufacturing team, developing test setups that facilitate efficient and effective production processes
- Utilize a variety of test equipment to evaluate electronic systems, components, and materials
- Analyze test results to identify defects or quality issues, collaborating with engineering teams to devise solutions
- Lead the development of automated test systems to enhance testing efficiency and coverage
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
- Document test procedures and results, maintaining clear communication with the engineering team and management
- Stay abreast of the latest testing technologies and methodologies in the robotics and automation industry
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in hardware testing, with experience in both product testing and manufacturing testing environments
- Demonstrated ability in hardware design principles and testing methodologies
- Experience with test automation and development of test frameworks
- Skilled in using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Adaptability in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- Competitive salary and equity in an early-stage robotics company
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision
- Permissive time off policy
Slip Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate candidates on the merits of their experience and their fit for the role. We welcome applicants from every background.
Company at a glance
Slip Robotics empowers people to auto-load/unload any truck in 5 minutes using SlipBot Automated Loading Robots (ALRs) -- at any dock, in any trailer, and with zero Wi-Fi or IT integration required. The SlipBot robots-as-a-service network drives 10x improvements in safety, speed, and savings across the supply chain.
🚚 Truckers shouldn't wait.
👷♂️ Forklift drivers shouldn't risk it.
⚡ Auto-load/unload any truck in 5 minutes with SlipBots.
Truck drivers spend 23% of their workday just idling at a dock and waiting for forklift drivers to load/unload their trailer, while forklift drivers face constant pressure to load/unload freight faster despite all the risks of damage and injury. Now, those same people can solve this bottleneck with the click of a button: commanding SlipBots to fully auto-load/unload a trailer in just 3 minutes, instead of rushing to drive forklifts in & out of a trailer for 30+ minutes.
The secret is SlipBot, a rugged and beautifully "simple" Automated Loading Robot (ALR) platform that carries 20 pallets per minute in/out of any trailer at any dock -- with no dock modifications, no special trailers, no IT integration, and no Wi-Fi required. It just works.
Slip seamlessly automates a process, not just a vehicle. The SlipBot RaaS (robots-as-a-service) network delivers 10x improvements in safety, speed, and savings across the supply chain. Slip's experienced team and field-proven SlipBots already power 24/7 production manufacturing and logistics operations for multiple Fortune 500 customers, and we're just getting started.
Top Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Equity
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Permissive Time Off
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