Test Engineer (Brooklyn)

Yank Technologies, Inc. is a wireless power startup in Brooklyn, New York. We develop long-range, high power wireless charging technology. Safe. Simple. No contact required. With patented coil and amplifier developments in resonant inductive technology, we provide a scalable solution for variable ranges of power and distances. We have multiple mobility, industrial, and space customers for a range of applications, such as wirelessly charging robotic vehicles and vehicle interior electronics.

The Test Engineer will work alongside the power electronics and systems engineers to execute validation and verification tests to ensure product quality and functionality. This role is hands-on and will involve power electronics subsystem testing, coil tuning and testing, system-level verification testing, and will require operating knowledge of power supplies, oscilloscopes, and vector-network analyzers. Through this hands-on experience, you will be contributing to the growth of a startup in the wireless power industry across a wide range of products that greatly impact people’s lives.

Competitive compensation includes a base salary, healthcare benefits, and stock options in the company.

The primary responsibilities of the Test Engineer are as follows:

• Create comprehensive test procedures and protocols for evaluating power converter units, coil assemblies, and end-to-end full system setups.
• Test, debug, and verify power electronic units and coil assemblies using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, VNAs, dc loads, power supplies, among others.
• Collaborate with other engineering team members on thermal, manufacturing, and mechanical developments that improve full-system reliability, increase performance, and reduce cost.
• Routinely update the Staff Systems Engineer on project status, project improvements, and other recommendations.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical degree
• 2+ years of full-time experience in electronic and electrical testing
• 2+ years of PCB soldering, assembly, and debugging experience
• Hands-on experience prototyping, analyzing, and debugging power electronics systems in megahertz frequencies
• Prior experience with Python
• Prior experience with LabVIEW
• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, make effective and timely decisions, solve problems, and facilitate organizational and procedural changes 
• Passion for advancing next-generation wireless power technologies

Qualifications Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical degree

• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or industrial industries

• Prior experience operating reflow ovens and soldering die packaging components

• Prior experience at a startup