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We’re growing fast and looking for a Manufacturing Test Engineer focused on PCBA test development and deployment. You’ll own board-level test solutions from early prototypes through volume production—building fixtures, developing automation, driving debug, and partnering closely with contract manufacturers and our internal EE/ME/FPGA/firmware teams.

Job Responsibility:

  • Own PCBA manufacturing test strategy across the product lifecycle
  • Design and build PCBA test fixtures spanning ICT & Functional verification test (FVT), Burn-in / reliability screening, Final assembly tests (FATP), System interoperability testing
  • Develop automated test software with strong emphasis on Python scripting, maintainability, and scalability
  • Partner with contract manufacturers to deploy tests on the line, train vendor teams, and drive continuous improvement
  • Drive DFT/DFM feedback into design reviews with EE and ME teams
  • Define and maintain test documentation
  • Use modern tooling to speed up debug, log triage, and documentation
  • Travel periodically to supplier sites to support NPI builds, line bring-up, and ramp

Requirements:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
  • 3+ years of industry experience
  • Strong Python skills: automation, hardware I/O, parsing logs, data analysis, packaging/CI practices
  • Ability to understand register maps and leverage HALs for creation of test scripts
  • Proficient ECAD skills to develop schematics and oversee layout work: Altium, Mentor Graphics, Cadence or equivalent
  • Hands-on experience developing and deploying manufacturing PCBA tests in a production environment
  • Comfortable with hardware debug using scopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers
  • strong troubleshooting instincts
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and external vendor engineering teams, including clear communication and escalation management

Nice to have:

  • Familiarity with FPGA prototyping and basic RTL concepts
  • Familiarity with C and/or C++ for embedded firmware development
  • Experience with high-speed digital board debug (clocking, SERDES links, power sequencing, SI/PI-related failure modes)
  • Solidworks familiarity
What we offer:
  • Performance based bonus structure
  • 25 paid vacation days and market holidays
  • Fully paid health insurance
  • Daily breakfast and lunch
  • Training opportunities
  • 401(k) match up to 50%
  • Charitable match opportunities
  • Regular social events and clubs

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Job Posted:
March 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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