About the role
Zoox is looking for a manufacturing test engineer to be responsible for manufacturing testing of our sensors and ECUs used in our autonomous vehicle. In this role, you will be developing automated tests for critical components, including but not limited to lidars, cameras, radars, telematics, HV modules, sensor pod accessories, etc. 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! Ability to work independently as well as organize work around schedules and critical deadlines is a definite plus.
In this role, you will:
Build, release & support test solutions for use on the manufacturing lines at Zoox and at contract manufacturing partners
Develop testing scripts to verify functionality, control test instruments, capture test parameters, and analyze results for continuous improvement
Implement adequate test coverage across all phases of manufacturing (PCBA, module, system, vehicle) through collaboration with other teams
Release updated test programs for new generations of hardware and software
Establish best practices and drive continuous improvement on test deployment, runtime, and yield
Qualifications:
BS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent technical degree
5+ years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of Python and shell (bash) scripting
Strong knowledge of testing and troubleshooting complex electronic assemblies in a manufacturing environment
Experience in developing automated manufacturing tests on Linux. Ability to debug failures using commands in the terminal
Experience working with contract manufacturers.
Familiarity with SMT testing methods
Bonus Qualifications:
MS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent technical degree
Experience in automotive sensors, ECUs, ethernet & communication protocols such as CAN
Knowledge of pytest, unittest, or similar test frameworks
