Test Design Engineer (M/F/D)

ADTRAN is seeking a highly motivated Test Design Engineer to join their Global Industrialization team in Meiningen, Germany. This role involves developing and implementing end-to-end manufacturing test strategies for Adtran products, ensuring high quality standards. The engineer will architect test concepts for WDM telecom devices, design test hardware and software, develop complex calibration algorithms, and collaborate with R&D and production teams to deploy and sustain test solutions. The position requires strong knowledge of telecom, networking, and optical industry standards, along with proficiency in automation tools like NI TestStand and Python.

Must Have

• Architect test concepts for WDM telecom devices.
• Design and document test hardware and software.
• Develop complex algorithms for optical device calibration.
• Define and develop test processes with R&D.
• Develop test steps, drivers, and automated sequences.
• Ensure test solutions meet design and quality standards.
• Coordinate test solution transfer to production.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Drive continuous improvements in test quality and cost.
• Bachelor or Master in Electronics/Computer/Electrical/Telecom Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience with NI TestStand and Python.
• Experience in manufacturing test environments.
• Proficiency in C#/C programming.
• Knowledge of optical calibration algorithms.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize test processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a global team.

Perks & Benefits

• Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
• Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture
• Flexible working hours model
• Internal training program
• Employee discounts e.g. for events and branded products

We are currently looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Global Industrialization team. If you want to be a part of our growing company that is driven by innovation and is focused on building a future together with our employees, consider applying.

Principle duties and essential functions

The Test Design Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing end-to-end manufacturing test strategies to ensure the highest quality standards for products. This role requires strong knowledge of telecom, networking and optical industry standards, as well as proficiency in automation tools such as NI TestStand and Python.

Design Tasks

• Architect test concepts for WDM telecom devices in collaboration with R&D, Global Industrialization, and Production Engineering teams
• Design and document test hardware and software to meet all required specifications
• Support and maintain existing test solutions in manufacturing environments
• Develop complex algorithms for calibrating optical devices

Development and Deployment Tasks

• Work with R&D to define all necessary test processes
• Collaborate with test colleagues to develop test steps, drivers, and automated sequences
• Ensure test solutions meet design specifications and quality standards
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers to transfer test solutions into production

Sustain Tasks

• Support implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Drive continuous improvements to achieve higher quality at the lowest test cost

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electrical, Telecom Engineering
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Hands-on experience with automation tools (NI TestStand, Python).
• Experience in manufacturing test environments and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in NI TestStand for automated test sequencing. Strong programming skills in C#/C, and Python for scripting and automation
• Experience in developing test software and drivers for automated systems
• Knowledge of algorithms for optical power, wavelength, and signal integrity calibration
• Ability to analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and optimize test processes
• Ability to work in a global team environment

Benefits

• Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
• Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture
• Flexible working hours model
• Internal training program
• Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products