Electrical Test Engineer

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**Electrical Test Engineer at Gradient**

**San Francisco, CA, USA**

Join us at Gradient where our purpose is to revolutionize home comfort while championing environmental sustainability. Our mission is to combat the escalating challenge of climate change by redefining how homes are heated and cooled. Today, the environmental impact of heating and cooling systems surpasses that of the entire transportation sector, and without intervention, this trend is set to escalate drastically.

At Gradient, we believe that ensuring comfortable living spaces shouldn't come at the cost of our planet. We envision a future where every individual can enjoy the luxury of a comfortable home without contributing to carbon emissions. Our high efficiency, low carbon heat pump is just the beginning of our journey toward fully decarbonizing buildings.

By joining Gradient, you'll be at the forefront of a movement to make sustainable living accessible to all, ensuring healthier communities and a brighter, greener future.

Responsibilities:

• On-site role working closely with more senior engineers.
• Own verification and validation (V&V) testing for Gradient's HVAC products.
• Collaborate with design engineers to translate product requirements into test plans.
• Lead V&V discussions across engineering and other product stakeholders.
• Design and build new equipment and fixtures for V&V and manufacturing testing.
• Develop and maintain excellent documentation while actively contributing to Gradient's quality management system.

Desired Qualifications:

• BS or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years industry experience.
• Ability to work with and communicate with various teams and external partners.
• Experience with prototyping and fabrication of electrical assemblies.
• Working proficiency in Altium for schematic capture and layout.
• Experience with external test facilities and compliance tests.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with Design For Manufacture (DFM) and Design For Test (DFT).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality standards.
• Prior experience in IoT products or HVAC energy sector.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing best practices.
• Experience specifying test equipment for thermocouples, power measurements, etc.

Benefits:

• Equity.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance.
• 401k.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional Development Stipend.
• Commuter benefits.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Relocation package (out of state applicants only).

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company where everyone can belong. Gradient is an equal opportunity employer.

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