Test Engineer

Ventiva, Inc. is an electronic component manufacturer poised to launch its inaugural product into the active thermal management market. Ventiva's solid-state air solution, ICE, is a groundbreaking advance over the previous cooling technologies used in electronic devices.  ICE technology removes heat in small form-factors. It is an enabling technology for future electronic device designs where current thermal management solutions fail. It is silent, vibrationless, stable, and a solution capable of being designed into laptops, TVs, and more by the world's largest OEMs. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team.

Test Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Test Engineer with a strong software background to join our cross-functional engineering team. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software, and who enjoys solving complex problems across R&D, Quality, Reliability, and Manufacturing teams.

As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing robust software solutions and test systems that ensure the functionality, reliability, and manufacturability of our hardware devices. You'll play a key role in automating test procedures, supporting new test development, and helping drive a "Design for Test" culture during early product design phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Reliability, and Manufacturing teams to:
• Develop and maintain GUI-based test software for use in both Manufacturing and R&D environments.
• Write custom software tools to support R&D and Reliability teams in designing and executing new tests.
• Design, implement, and maintain databases to log and retrieve manufacturing test data efficiently.
• Provide input during product design phases to ensure testability and manufacturability (Design for Test).
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, C#, and Python.
• Hands-on experience with Arduino or other microcontroller platforms.
• Proven experience with testing I2C-based serial devices.
• Experience building test automation systems with graphical user interfaces (GUI).
• Comfortable setting up and maintaining structured data systems or databases (e.g., SQL , mySQL, Mongo etc).
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple teams and rapidly adapt to changing priorities.
  

Preferred Attributes:

• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies is a plus.
  
  

Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000