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Hardware Lab Test Engineer

Mission:

You will be responsible for setting up, maintaining, and operating lab equipment used for testing and validating high-performance hardware systems. You will collaborate with design engineers, validation teams, and manufacturing to ensure our products meet the highest quality and reliability standards before release.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

Hardware Testing & Validation

Execute test plans for electronic components, PCB’s and system-level-assemblies.
Perform functional, performance and environmental testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies and other instrumentation.
Collect and analyze test data to identify root causes of failures or performance deviations.

Technical Support

Support HW design, bring-up and validation activities by preparing workstations, test setups and prototypes.
Assist engineers with hardware builds, soldering, rework, and board-level troubleshooting as needed.
Implement and improve processes for hardware prototype tracking and test documentation.

Lab Operations & Maintenance

Maintain and calibrate test equipment, ensuring the lab remains organized and compliant with safety standards.
Manage hardware inventory, including prototypes, test boards, and lab assets.
Support setup and teardown of test benches, racks, and measurement systems.
Generate detailed test reports and communicate results to cross-functional teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with hardware design, validation, and manufacturing engineers to improve test coverage and debug hardware issues.
Provide feedback to design teams to enhance product reliability and manufacturability.

Ideal candidates have/are:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in a hardware test, validation, or engineering lab management role.
Strong hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, etc.).
Solid understanding of electronics fundamentals (digital, analog, and power systems).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred:

Familiarity with hardware validation workflows for ASICs, FPGAs, or embedded systems.
Experience working in a production or prototype hardware lab environment.
Knowledge of thermal, mechanical, or environmental testing.
Familiarity with safety and ESD standards in lab environments.
Experience with high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, etc.).
Familiarity with data acquisition systems or measurement automation frameworks.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Attention to detail and a proactive attitude toward troubleshooting and process improvement.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple test activities concurrently.

Attributes of a Groqstar:

Humility - Egos are checked at the door
Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together
Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking

Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $167,900 to $239,100, determined by your location, skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks. This range is specific to roles in the United States, compensation for candidates outside the USA will be dependent on the local market.

Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Groq complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

Groq is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or to participate in the hiring process, please contact us at talent@groq.com. This contact is for accommodation requests only, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of the applicant’s identity and employment authorization in accordance with federal law.

Groq encourages people with criminal record histories to apply for employment, and values diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system. To that end, Groq welcomes such applicants in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: https://www.phila.gov/documents/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster.

Req ID: R674

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