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
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