Senior Electronic Characterization Engineer
$73.15k - $174kCapgemini
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About the Job
Be at the forefront of validating next-generation infotainment and telematics ECUs that power modern connected vehicles. As a Senior Electrical Characterization Engineer, you will lead electrical validation and characterization efforts, ensuring performance, reliability, and production readiness across complex electronic systems. This role offers high visibility, hands-on technical ownership, and the opportunity to collaborate across engineering teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions.
Your Role
- Develop and execute detailed electrical characterization and validation test plans for Ecus across multiple versions and revisions
- Perform bench-level electrical testing to validate design integrity, performance, and reliability
- Own module-level design verification activities to ensure ECUs meet product and manufacturing requirements
- Partner cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering teams to define test strategies and validation criteria
- Support development of scalable test hardware and software automation frameworks
- Analyze results and deliver clear, structured reporting to stakeholders, driving data-informed decisions
Your Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in electrical characterization, validation, or design verification of electronic systems
- Hands-on experience with ECU testing, preferably within infotainment or telematics systems
- Strong background in bench testing, signal measurement, and lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, etc.)
- Experience developing or supporting automated test environments (hardware and/or software)
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $73,150 to $174,000 per year.
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The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
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It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
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