Staff Mechanical Hardware Test & Validation Engineer

ALSO
Palo Alto
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 180,000 - 215,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Documentation","Communication","Self-starter","Data analysis"]

Validate low-voltage electromechanical modules for the next generation of light electric vehicles by developing end-to-end test plans, executing physical testing, and analyzing performance, reliability, durability, and environmental results. Set up and operate DAQs and sensors, coordinate with vendors and test facilities, and maintain detailed documentation. Summarize findings for stakeholders and help maintain/calibrate equipment while contributing to new test fixtures and setups.

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ALSO
ALSO
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Staff Mechanical Hardware Test & Validation Engineer

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Job Summary

Validate low-voltage electromechanical modules for the next generation of light electric vehicles by developing end-to-end test plans, executing physical testing, and analyzing performance, reliability, durability, and environmental results. Set up and operate DAQs and sensors, coordinate with vendors and test facilities, and maintain detailed documentation. Summarize findings for stakeholders and help maintain/calibrate equipment while contributing to new test fixtures and setups.
Location: Palo Alto
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Collaborate with design, systems, and reliability engineers to generate test plans and execute end-to-end testing, analysis, and reporting.
  • •Execute testing on low voltage electromechanical modules for performance verification, reliability, durability, and environmental validation with detailed procedure/results documentation.
  • •Set up and operate test equipment including DAQs and sensors to collect and monitor test data across different test conditions.
  • •Coordinate with 3rd-party vendors, contract manufacturers, and test facilities.
  • •Analyze test results and prepare technical summaries; support maintenance/calibration of test equipment and development of new test fixtures/setups.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 180,000 - 215,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kFlexible TimeFertility Benefits

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • •Hands-on experience with physical testing (setup, instrumentation, data recording, teardowns) from academic, personal, or internship projects.
  • •Understanding of data acquisition systems, sensors, and test equipment, with experience using basic programming or scripting for data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
  • •Ability to solve problems and learn new testing methods and technologies; strong documentation and communication skills.
  • •Self-starter who can take initiative on projects.
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Problem-solvingDocumentationCommunicationSelf-starterData analysis
Tech Stack:PythonMATLABDAQsSensorsTest equipment

Company Brief

ALSO
ALSO is an electric micromobility company spun out of Rivian that designs small, vertically integrated EVs (e-bikes and multi‑form-factor small vehicles) for consumers and commercial partners, focusing on efficiency, affordability, and integrated connectivity.
Industry: Electric Vehicles
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Headquarters: Palo Alto, United States
Founded: 2025
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