• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a hardware R&D lab or industry setting, specializing in the testing of electrical and mechanical components and systems
• Experience with transducers, sensors, electrical circuits, signal processing, and data acquisition systems, including their integration and optimization in testing environments
• Proficient in MATLAB and Python
• Experience with failure analysis techniques
• Experience with reliability testing methods including environmental chamber - programming and operation, mechanical testing, and electrical testing of consumer electronics
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes

Desirable

• We are looking for a Reliability Test Engineer to join our dynamic Quality and Reliability Team
• In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test strategies and protocols to guarantee reliable operation of Aeva's state-of-the-art 4D LiDAR
• Your expertise will be vital in upholding the highest standards of excellence within our organization
• Design and develop comprehensive reliability test plans, protocols, and procedures for Aeva’s LiDAR systems and modules
• Conduct reliability testing, including environmental, mechanical, thermal, and electrical stress tests
• Diagnose and resolve issues in mechanical or electrical test setups, equipment, and signal processing
• Manage and optimize lab test instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Create automated test setups and scripts to efficiently conduct reliability tests
• Identify and implement improvements in test processes and methodologies
• Analyze test results, identify failure modes, and perform statistical analysis on test data to assess product reliability
• Prepare detailed test reports, documenting test procedures, results, and recommended actions
• Present findings to engineering and management teams to drive data-driven decisions
• Work closely with the design and manufacturing teams to implement design changes based on reliability testing outcomes
• Stay updated on industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in reliability engineering