Full-Time

Test Automation Engineer

Printed Circuit Board Assembly

Goken

Goken

51-200 employees

Engineering and technology services for OEMs

Compensation Overview

$70 - $90/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Newport Beach, CA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
QA & Testing
Required Skills
Python
Software Testing
Git
MATLAB
C#
C/C++
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years of hands on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment
  • 2+ years of experience in Schematic Capture and/or PCBA layout
  • Experience in scripting language to develop automation. C/C++/C#, Python, MATLAB
  • Experience with peripherals and developing test and validation strategies
  • Experience with communication bus protocols: USB, I2C, I2S, CSI, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, serial communications, etc
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team to support product development from prototype to production
  • Understanding of lab safety protocols when working in all types of lab environment
  • Familiarity with measurement analysis techniques such as Gage R&R and Process Capability Analysis
  • Understanding both hardware and software integration and test process
  • Experience with source code revision and control. Experience with GitHub is a plus
  • US Security Clearance eligible
Responsibilities
  • Lead End of Line test plan definition for new products and new features, in collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware design teams
  • Determine test strategies that optimize product safety, product reliability, risk mitigation, FMEA coverage, and schedule
  • Design and execution of PCBA and electrical system components with hands on testing and rework as necessary
  • Data analysis and clear communication of results and collaboration with design engineers to resolve any product problems found via test
  • Design and implement next generation test automation hardware systems to facilitate fast and repeatable testing of product
  • Executing on purchasing, build, integration and final commissioning of functional testers
  • Develop test procedures and test automation from component level to system level
  • Support board bring-up and bench validation as needed
  • Support Design Engineer with DFT, provide feedback from test results to improve quality and test coverage
  • Support manufacturing test bring-up and yield
  • Participate in design reviews
Desired Qualifications
  • Altium Designer is a plus
  • Experience with LabVIEW is a plus
  • Experience with GitHub is a plus
  • US Security Clearance eligible is listed as desirable in some postings

Goken America provides engineering and technology services to automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It accelerates product development from concept to production through embedded systems and electromechanical engineering, CAE validation and simulation, CAD automation, cost engineering, and engineering staffing. Its offerings cover concept engineering, CAD design, prototyping, production launch, ADAS, EV and battery systems, SDV software-defined vehicles, and supporting aerospace and industrial programs. The company works with globally distributed teams (US, Japan, India) to deliver integrated engineering and operational solutions, enabling faster time-to-market, improved product quality, and scalable, repeatable outcomes for clients. Its goal is to help clients solve complex engineering challenges by combining technical execution with cross-cultural collaboration and scalable delivery models across a global capability footprint.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dublin, California

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Goken expanded validation and verification services in October 2025 as automakers embraced zonal architecture.
  • Its Pune offshore center and seven-year India presence support lower-cost capacity growth.
  • The company is publishing fresh engineering insights in 2026, signaling active demand-generation and thought leadership.

What critics are saying

  • Automakers are consolidating suppliers around zonal-architecture expertise, squeezing smaller validation vendors like Goken.
  • Heavy automotive concentration leaves Goken exposed to OEM capex pauses and program cancellations.
  • If large OEMs internalize validation and verification, Goken's core services lose pricing power.

What makes Goken unique

  • Dublin-headquartered Goken spans Ohio, Pune, and Yokohama, enabling hybrid engineering delivery.
  • It specializes in automotive validation, verification, CAE simulation, and software-defined vehicle testing.
  • Its onshore-offshore model helps OEMs and Tier-1s stand up dedicated engineering operations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Professional Development Budget