About the role
Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer
Location: Pleasanton, CA
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead calibration and end-of-line (EOL) test operations for LiDAR products in a production environment. In this role, you will support production test stations, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and partner closely with CM/EMS providers and cross-functional engineering teams to enable successful product launches and high-volume manufacturing. This is an execution-focused position ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys turning complex test requirements into reliable production processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and support calibration and end-of-line (EOL) test processes for our LiDAR systems and subassemblies.
- Set up, validate, maintain, and improve production test stations, fixtures, and supporting processes.
- Execute test and calibration procedures during NPI, pilot builds, and volume production.
- Troubleshoot test failures and manufacturing issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Partner with CM/EMS providers and cross-functional teams including Systems, Hard-ware, Quality, Reliability, and Operations to support production readiness and ongoing manufacturing.
- Drive yield improvement, test robustness, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing test operations.
- Maintain test documentation, work instructions, and engineering change control records.
- Participate in DFT and DFM reviews to improve manufacturability, test coverage, and product readiness.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, production test, or test engineering, ideally in optics, sensors, automotive electronics, or similarly complex hardware environments.
- Hands-on experience with automated test systems, lab instrumentation, and production fixturing.
- Strong understanding of electro-optical systems, lasers, photodetectors (including APD and SPAD), and optical fundamentals.
- Experience using data analysis and statistical methods to improve yield, reliability, and test performance.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to support builds and issue resolution at world wide CM/EMS partner sites as needed.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with LiDAR systems, optical sensors, or related electro-optical products.
- Familiarity with laser-based systems, photodetectors, and optical alignment processes.
- Exposure to automotive manufacturing, safety-critical systems, or high-reliability products.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers or EMS partners in a production
Position is onsite a minimum of 3 days at our Pleasanton, CA Office
Base Annual Salary Range: $125K-145K