5+ years of experience in electrical test systems design
Hands-on experience with diverse test and automation systems
Familiarity with both Linux and Windows OS
Ability to read and understand multiple programming languages
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
Lead improvements on manufacturing test equipment reliability and uptime
Collaborate with teams to ensure test equipment meets expectations
Perform data analysis to address post-deployment manufacturing challenges
Serve as a key contact for the design team and site operations
Deploy and validate manufacturing test equipment at production lines
Provide troubleshooting support for deployed systems
Support qualification during equipment development and ramp-up
Benefits
Work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Opportunity to impact the future of energy infrastructure
Collaborative culture focused on engineering challenges
Engage in a mission-driven role with a strong commitment to sustainability
Encouraged professional growth with feedback-oriented environment
Full Job Description
About the Role
Base is seeking a Test Engineer to facilitate the deployment, sustaining, and improvement of automated manufacturing test systems developed in-house for the production of battery backup systems. As a member of our team, you will ensure the products developed by the team meet world-class expectations and ensure success of the overall project. You must have a genuine passion for engineering and thrive working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
What You'll Do
Lead uptime (HW reliability, software faults, maintenance schedules, etc.), cycle time and FPY improvements on manufacturing test equipment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the manufacturing test equipment meets and exceeds expectations. Understand shortcomings when expectations are not met
Perform preemptive data analysis and voice of the customer (VOC) discussions to understand challenges with manufacturing test equipment post deployment, and advocate for solutions that align with both equipment and production goals
Understand engineering first principles of test equipment and have a system level grasp of operations to serve as a key contact for the design team and site operations
Build and validate test equipment, then deploy to production lines at contract manufacturers and internally, while verifying tester documentation to ensure a seamless handoff to production
Provide ongoing troubleshooting support for these testers after deployment
Support equipment troubleshooting and qualification during development and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment
What You'll Bring
5+ years of experience in electrical test systems design
Exposure to a wide variety of test and automation systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, data acquisition, safety, and I/O devices (i.e., pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current and power meters, PLCs, etc.)
Hands-on experience designing and building end-of-line and functional test systems
Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
Understanding of grid simulators, RLC power manipulation, inverter operations, and power system controls
Ability to read and understand software code (e.g., TestStand, LabVIEW, Python, Golang, C, C++)
Experience with CAN bus communications and ability to interpret traces
Basic proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Siemens)
Effective at summarizing/presenting data in a manner that is easily digestible to various technical and non-technical audiences
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
About this Team
Makers of the machines that power tomorrow. The Manufacturing Engineering team owns the interface between a proof of concept and a scalable, profitable product. Our team focuses on how a product can be built, defining the process technology and equipment solutions along the way. We are the feedback loop with the product design team to ensure designs are manufacturable both at cost and scale. The Manufacturing Engineering team owns every aspect of bringing the physical mechanisms of manufacturing a product into the factory.
Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.
