Test Engineer, Manufacturing Test & Diagnostics

Zoox is looking for a Test Engineer to build test solutions for manufacturing the electronic platform that underpins our autonomous vehicles. In this role, you will be responsible for the development of tests for critical components of the controls and compute system, including custom PCIe devices, networking solutions, and other PC components. You will work cross-functionally with our electrical engineering and software teams to develop and test new products and technologies.

We are looking for an engineer who is curious, enthusiastic, and not afraid to embrace new technologies! The ability to work independently and organize work around schedules and critical deadlines is a definite plus.

In this role, you will:

• Build and release test solutions for use on the manufacturing lines at Zoox and at contract manufacturing partners
• Develop testing scripts and code to verify functionality, control test instruments, capture test parameters, and analyze results for continuous improvement
• Ability to work cross-functionally to implement the correct test coverage across all phases of manufacturing (PCBA, module, system, vehicle)
• Release updated test programs for new generations of hardware and software for networking and related product families
• Support the test and validation of prototype designs
• Establish best practices and drive continuous improvement for improving test deployments, runtimes, and yields

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent technical degree
• 4+ years of industry experience or equivalent, including expertise in manufacturing and production testing of electronic assemblies; knowledge of NPI testing and validation is a strong plus.
• Experience with developing manufacturing tests of electronic hardware, such as network switches
• Strong knowledge of Python and shell (bash) scripting.
• Experience with other programming languages, such as C++ or C#, is beneficial.
• Knowledge of factory automation frameworks, such as Ignition, and commonly used Python frameworks, such as pytest.
• Experience with the Linux platform - Ability to debug failures using terminal commands (e.g. lshw) as well as common test and measurement equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Bonus Qualifications

• MS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent technical degree
• Knowledge of automotive protocols such as CAN and hardware interfacesExperience with high-speed links such as GMSL, PCIe
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting manufacturing test-related issues
• Experience working with CMs through all product life cycles - NPI and sustaining