Lab and Product Test Lead

ABOUT COMPAL 

We are in the business of collaborative innovation and making those ideas happen. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of notebook PCs, smart devices, data center equipment and LCD products, and automotive electronics, we take pride in bringing breakthrough design concepts to life with world class R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Innovation is in our DNA and no challenge is too big for our award-winning design teams. Unparalleled experience across a broad range of technologies translates into projects being delivered with the highest design integrity and quality. Compal has 80,000 employees across 8 countries in USA, Mexico, Brazil, Poland, India, China, Vietnam, and Taiwan to provide engineering, manufacturing, service support to our customers. 

OUR CULTURE 

We believe innovation happens when people do what they love and have the opportunity to grow. Compal is powered by some of the brightest talent from around the world, working together to push creative and technical boundaries on behalf of our clients and their products. Every day we strive to create an environment where people can grow and learn from each other, while receiving the support to do the best while working on what they love.  

ABOUT THE ROLE 
We are seeking a Lab and Product Test Lead to join our Automotive Electronic Products (AEP) team as part of CompalUSA, work based in Goleta California. A hybrid work model combining the flexibility of remote work at home with the benefits of on-site collaboration in the Goleta, CA development facility will be employed.  The Lab and Product Test Lead will be responsible for Electro-Optical Lab management and all aspects of infrared camera product testing as part of our multi-disciplined development team. 

Major responsibilities: 

Identify, source and setup appropriate lab equipment for thorough testing of infrared cameras. Validate test programs to ensure product performance goals are met, participate in validation test activities and creation of customer prototype kits. Contribute to development and documentation of effective prototype assembly and test processes. Mentor young test engineers and engineering interns. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum 15+ years’ experience testing infrared camera systems for various applications, including automotive safety 

• Bachelor of Science degree in technical discipline 

• Working knowledge of infrared performance parameters and testing procedures, e.g., NETD, MTF, Responsivity, stray light, intrinsic calibration 

• Experience supporting remote development activities, including computer setup, environmental and vehicle-based data collection 

• Demonstrated leadership in creation of prototype build processes for customer demos kits and environmental validation testing 

• Experience with failure mode analysis of infrared cameras in both development and production environments 

TRAVEL: Less than 10% 

BENEFITS AT COMPAL USA Inc. 

• Medical, dental vision and prescription drug insurance 

• Life insurance 

• Short- and long-term disability 

• Excellent 401k plan with matching contributions 

• Generous PTO policy 

• Company paid holidays 

Compal USA (Indiana) Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to any protected status.