Senior Electrical Characterization Engineer- infotainment/connectivity
Pi-Square Technologies
Irvine, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description We are seeking a Senior Electrical Characterization Engineer to support electrical validation and characterization activities for Infotainment and Connectivity ECUs within automotive platforms. The engineer will be responsible for executing electrical tests, analyzing signals, validating hardware performance, and supporting issue investigation to ensure robust ECU functionality and compliance with system requirements. Key Responsibilities Perform electrical characterization and validation of Infotainment and Connectivity ECUs. Execute electrical testing activities including signal integrity, power analysis, interface validation, and communication testing. Collect, analyze, and interpret electrical data to identify defects and performance issues. Develop and execute test plans, validation procedures, and test strategies for ECU characterization. Support debugging and root-cause analysis for electrical and system-level issues. Work with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, validation, and systems engineering teams. Utilize lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, CAN tools, signal generators, and data acquisition systems. Document test results, validation reports, defect tracking, and engineering findings. Ensure compliance with automotive electrical standards and validation processes. Support continuous improvement of validation methodologies and test automation initiatives. Required Skills Strong experience in ECU electrical validation and characterization. Hands-on experience with Infotainment and Connectivity systems. Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UART, SPI, and I2C. Experience in signal analysis, defect analysis, and electrical debugging. Proficiency with electrical test equipment and lab instrumentation. Understanding of automotive ECU architecture and embedded systems. Experience with data logging and analysis tools. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.