Manufacturing Test Software Engineer
Role summary
Seeking a self-motivated Manufacturing Test Software Engineer to join an R&D/Pilot test team. This role involves working closely with R&D and Operations to enhance test systems, automation platforms, and processes for LiDAR products. Responsibilities include driving improvements in test efficiency, yield, and product quality, analyzing failure root causes using methodologies like 8D and 5 Whys, and supporting scalability and manufacturability projects. The ideal candidate will have strong Python programming and debugging skills, experience with test automation in manufacturing, familiarity with source control tools (Git, Jira), and quality standards (SPC, GR&R). Experience with LiDAR, robotics, vision systems, or test measurement equipment is a plus. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience, is required, along with over 10 years of experience supporting product tests in manufacturing.
Manufacturing Test Software Engineer
Salary:
$125,000 – $150,000 + equity & benefits
Location:
Mission District, San Francisco, CA
We’re looking for a self-motivated
Manufacturing Test Software Engineer
to join our R&D/Pilot test team in San Francisco. You’ll work closely with R&D and Operations to improve test systems, processes, and production readiness for LiDAR products.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, enhance, and deploy test systems and automation platforms
- Drive improvements in test efficiency, yield, and product quality
- Analyze root causes of failures and implement corrective actions using tools such as
8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis
- Support scalability and manufacturability projects
- Prepare technical documentation and train test operators
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong
Python programming
and debugging skills
- Experience with
test automation
in manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with
source control tools
(Git, Jira, etc.) and quality standards (SPC, GR&R, control charts)
- Experience with
LiDAR, robotics, vision systems (Cognex/OpenCV), or test measurement equipment
is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years
supporting product tests in manufacturing
