Electrical Engineer – Automation & Functional Design

The Electrical Engineer – Automation & Functional Design at DoorDash is primarily responsible for developing automated test scripts using LabVIEW, designing and executing functional tests for power electronics and high-speed interfaces, and maintaining test benches and equipment. Moreover, this role includes analyzing test data to identify trends and generating reports that communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

To qualify for the Electrical Engineer – Automation & Functional Design position at DoorDash, candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with 8+ years of experience in LabVIEW development and test automation. A strong background in power electronics and high-speed signal testing is also essential, alongside hands-on experience with testing equipment such as oscilloscopes and power analyzers.

LabVIEW experience is crucial for the Electrical Engineer – Automation & Functional Design role at DoorDash, as the role involves creating and maintaining automated test scripts in LabVIEW. Having a solid understanding of LabVIEW software will significantly enhance the ability to execute functional tests successfully and develop effective automation solutions.

As an Electrical Engineer at DoorDash, you will primarily work on projects related to automation frameworks and functional testing setups for high-speed and power electronic designs. This includes collaborating on the development of autonomous delivery robots and other automation solutions integrated into DoorDash’s core delivery platform.

This position is in-office, meaning that the Electrical Engineer – Automation & Functional Design role at DoorDash requires you to work from our San Francisco location. It's the perfect opportunity to collaborate closely with the engineering team and engage in hands-on testing and design work.

In answering this question, elaborate on your specific experiences using LabVIEW to create automated test scripts, highlighting successful projects and the outcomes it led to. Discuss challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and any performance improvements your automation scripts delivered.

Discuss your systematic approach to analyzing test data. Share specific tools or software you use for data analysis, as well as examples of trends you've identified in past projects. Convey your understanding of statistical analysis and how it applies in a testing environment.

In your response, share a specific example that outlines your role in the collaboration process. Highlight how you communicated technical information to team members from different functions and how effective teamwork led to successful project outcomes.

Talk about the resources you utilize to keep abreast of industry trends, such as professional organizations, publications, or seminars. Mention any specific standards or regulations you pay particular attention to and how they impact your work.

Share a specific challenge you've encountered in power electronics testing, detailing the issue, steps you took to address it, and the outcome. This demonstrates your problem-solving skills and ability to learn from experiences.

Detail your hands-on experience with high-speed signal integrity testing. Discuss methodologies you've used, tools for signal integrity testing, and any significant findings or lessons learned from previous roles that could apply to the role at DoorDash.

Provide insight into your approach by discussing techniques you've implemented to streamline testing processes. Mention any specific strategies that have worked well for you, such as test automation or resource allocation tools.

Discuss your experience with high-speed protocols in detail, highlighting specific projects you contributed to, the challenges encountered, and how you ensured reliable communications under high-speed conditions.

Talk about your philosophy and strategies for building modular and reusable test frameworks. Discuss how this approach benefits the testing process, citing examples from your past experiences where reusable components significantly improved efficiency.

In your response, connect your career aspirations and interests with DoorDash's mission and values. Explain what excites you about the potential to contribute to cutting-edge projects at DoorDash and how you see yourself growing within the company.