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Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

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In-Office
Foster City, CA, USA
170K-234K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Foster City, CA, USA
170K-234K Annually
Senior level
Develop, release, and support automated manufacturing test solutions for sensors and ECUs across PCB, module, system, and vehicle levels. Create test scripts, control instruments, capture and analyze test data, collaborate with electrical and software teams, and drive continuous improvement and test coverage.
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Zoox is looking for a manufacturing test engineer to be responsible for manufacturing testing of our sensors and ECUs used in our autonomous vehicle.  In this role, you will be developing automated tests for critical components, including but not limited to lidars, cameras, radars, telematics, HV modules, sensor pod accessories, etc.  You will work cross-functionally with our electrical engineering and software teams to develop and test new products and technologies.
We are looking for an engineer who is curious, enthusiastic, and not afraid to embrace new technologies! The ability to work independently as well as organize work around schedules and critical deadlines is a definite plus.

In this role, you will:

  • Build, release & support test solutions for use on the manufacturing lines at Zoox and at contract manufacturing partners

  • Develop testing scripts to verify functionality, control test instruments, capture test parameters, and analyze results for continuous improvement

  • Implement adequate test coverage across all phases of manufacturing (PCBA, module, system, vehicle) through collaboration with other teams

  • Release updated test programs for new generations of hardware and software

  • Establish best practices and drive continuous improvement on test deployment, runtime, and yield

Qualifications

  • BS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent technical degree

  • 8+ years of industry experience or equivalent

  • Strong knowledge of Python and shell (bash) scripting

  • Strong knowledge of testing and troubleshooting complex electronic assemblies in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience in developing automated manufacturing tests on Linux.  Ability to debug failures using commands in the terminal

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Bonus Qualifications

  • MS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent technical degree

  • Experience in lidars, cameras, and radars is a definite plus

  • Knowledge of pytest, unittest, or similar test frameworks

  • Knowledge of automotive protocols such as CAN, automotive ethernet

HQ

Zoox Foster City, California, USA Office

4000 E 3rd Ave, Foster City, CA, United States, 94404

Zoox Foster City, California, USA Office

1149 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA, United States, 94404

Zoox Fremont, California, USA Office

47540 Kato Road, Fremont, CA, United States, 94538

Zoox San Francisco, California, USA Office

60 Broadway St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111

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