Test Automation Engineer - Electronics

Job Location:
Shenzhen
,
China
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Overview

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will be part with our Quality Assurance Team, working in the end-of-line (EOL) of Okra’s products. You will be responsible for designing and implementing tests, from their concept to writing them in our internal automated test software, optimizing test throughput and fail detection. You will also maintain (or devise) automated test equipment (ATE), procuring their elements, interfacing with suppliers and manufacturers, and assembling them. During manufacturing runs you will play a central role in the shop floor, ensuring 100% test coverage on the batch and processing failed units for analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Define and write EOL tests in Okra’ automated test software suite
  • Design, build and maintain testing infrastructure, jigs, and tools
  • Interface relevant suppliers on the above
  • EOL preparation, ensuring test equipment are ready and tools are in place for production
  • Analysis of reactive issues and EOL failures
  • Identifying, communication and follow up of failure modes for continuous testing improvements
  • Optimize batch testing times
  • Contributor to product design via QA and test-ability requirements

Hard Skills

  • Speaking English at an engineering/business level, or higher
  • Programming backbone (Python, C++)
  • A strong understanding of power circuit theory and digital electronics, in particular, solar power systems
  • Autonomous and self-reliant on performing engineering tasks, organizing around them

Soft Skills

  • Focus on efficiency: keep the eyes on the prize while avoiding distractions
  • Organized mindset, with strong recording/documentation skills
  • Great team player with clear and concise communicator capabilities
  • Capable of cooperating with remote team members across different time zones
  • Required Experience

    • 3+ years of programming experience, bonus if related to configuring automated test equipment for electronics products
    • Experience embedded systems development using Python to control external equipment such as PSUs, Eloads and Relays is a plus

    Nice to Have

    • A university degree in engineering or science, or equivalent industry experience
    • Experience developing firmware and software in a remote team environment
    • Speaking Mandarin fluently or above HSK level 5.
    • PCB and PCBA design, preferably in KiCad
    • Knowledge of interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI, RS232
    • Version control systems such as Git/SVN7

    D&I Statement:

    At Okra we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, supported and empowered. Our workplace is an interconnected network, where each individual contributes to the energy that drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and illuminates new possibilities. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse team of talented professionals, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join us in our mission. Diversity brings power to our teams so we can bring #PowerToThePeople.

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    Employment Type:

    Full-time

    Location:

    Shenzhen
    ,
    China

    Start Date:

    Salary Range (gross):

    RMB
    142230
    -
    213345
    /year

    Seniority Level:

    Senior

    Benefits at Okra

    Flexible Location & Hours

    We’re output focused organisation, which means that for the most part, you can choose where and when you work as long as your team has been communicated to and is on board with it.

    Professional Career Progression

    With mentorship from our investors (Schneider Electric, Greenway Grid Global) and a range of experienced leaders and change-makers in our network, you get the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities.

    We’ve Got You Covered

    Cover for work travel, health insurance, sick leave and equipment (i.e. laptops)

    Yearly Get-togethers

    We get the whole company together for all-expenses-paid national and international team events (yearly team retreats, hackathons, etc.)

    Great Work Culture

    You’ll work in a fast-paced startup environment with multinational staff – expect to learn a lot while finding creative solutions to complex problems

    Learn & Grow

    We support you to take on additional relevant education while working

    Our Challenge

    Okra is currently in it’s high-growth phase. We have rolled out multiple Mesh Grid projects across Africa, Southeast Asia and Central America, but in order for us to achieve our mission of 100% electrification by 2030, we need to continue engineering and deploying disruptive energy access technology at scale.

    More About Okra

    We’re an IoT startup company bringing energy access to the 1 billion people who don’t have power. In 2019 we made the Cleantech 50 Companies to watch, we won the 2019 Techcrunch Hardware Battlefield in Shenzhen, won the 2019 IEEE Empower A Billion Lives competition and were the back to back 2018 and 2019 PFAN clean energy Business Plan Winners.

    Okra has financial backing from investors including Schneider Electric, Smart Axiata, Greenway Global Grid. Our mission is to use IoT and big data to provide technology that will enable rapid electrification of the people who don’t have electricity. We are expecting to continue our trajectory of being a high growth company over the next few years, so this is an exciting time for everyone!