Capgemini

Electrical Characterization Engineer

Capgemini$53K — $122K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years in electronics characterization and validation testing
  • Experience with lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes and multimeters
  • Strong understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals
  • Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and communication buses
  • Familiarity with Python scripting and data analysis, nice to have experience in low-level firmware

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed design verification and characterization test plans for ECU programs
  • Lead execution of characterization testing plans aligning with project milestones
  • Own and analyze test coverage reports
  • Perform bench-level characterization at IC and PCBA levels
  • Provide early feedback to design engineers on design decisions
  • Develop and present Design for Testability reports for ECU designs
  • Communicate characterization schedules and status to management and teams
  • Write automation scripts to optimize characterization testing
  • Collaborate with software engineers on firmware testing and troubleshooting
  • Lead root cause analysis for non-compliance test results

Benefits

  • Paid time off policy includes 12-25 vacation days, company holidays, personal days, and sick leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plans like 401(k) in the U.S.
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Additional benefits as per local policy and eligibility
Full Job Description
Location

This is an onsite role in Palo Alto, CA

About the Job

The Electronics Test and Validation team owns the module-level validation testing for our clients. It is our responsibility to make sure ECU electronics are designed and manufactured correctly. With this goal in mind, we develop scalable tools, processes, hardware, and software solutions deployed for characterization, validation, and manufacturing.
In this role, you'll be an individual contributor with a crucial role owning the design verification and characterization of vehicle electronics, with a particular focus on Zonal and Battery ECUs. You'll work cross functionally to ensure that our electronics are designed to meet module-level requirements.

Your Role

  • Develop detailed design verification and characterization test plans for all phases of ECU programs with input from reliability, design, and firmware teams
  • Lead the execution of characterization testing plans according to project milestones
  • Own test coverage reports and analysis
  • Perform bench-level characterization at IC and PCBA levels
  • Provide early feedback to design engineers regarding design decisions and testability
  • Develop and present Design for Testability (DFT) reports for ECU designs
  • Own characterization schedules to communicate status with upper management and cross-functional teams
  • Write basic automation scripts and instrumentation drivers to speed up characterization testing using Python
  • Work with software engineers to flash, test, and troubleshoot firmware
  • Lead the cross-functional effort to root cause non-compliance test results during testing by leveraging data analysis


Your Skills and Experience

  • BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in electronics characterization and validation testing.
  • Experience using lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, digital multimeters, etc
  • Very good understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals
  • Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and communication buses
  • Nice to have experience in scripting and data analysis using Python, familiar with low-level firmware and C programming and experience in Databricks or similar environment


The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$53,580 - $122,400/Year

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The company is headquartered in Paris, France and operates in over 50 countries. Capgemini provides a range of services including strategy and transformation, application services, technology services, and engineering services. The company serves clients in a variety of industries including automotive, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, and retail.
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