Senior Test Engineer

Senior Test Engineer

At Penguin Solutions, we understand the boundless potential of technology and support our customers in turning cutting-edge ideas into outcomes—faster, and at any scale. With over two decades of experience as trusted advisors, Penguin Solutions is an end-to-end technology company solving the industry's most complex challenges in computing, memory, and LED solutions. Penguin designs, builds, deploys, and manages high-performance, high-availability enterprise solutions, allowing customers to achieve their breakthrough innovations.

We are seeking a highly-skilled DRAM and NAND Test Engineer with expertise in high-performance, high-capacity DRAM modules and SSDs to join our team. This role involves working closely with Manufacturing, R&D, and Test Engineering teams to develop, enhance, and validate production test specifications and methods. As a key technical expert, you will help analyze production test issues and optimize stress test methodologies to improve yields, product performance, and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain test scripts for the different test platforms being used in Manufacturing.
• Develop and validate new test methods and platforms to ensure products are optimally tested in a reliable and cost-effective manner.
• Collaborate with suppliers on validation/qualification plans for tester migrations.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering and Manufacturing on improving current test methods such as automating repetitive tasks and streamlining/optimizing the overall process.
• Work with tester or other equipment suppliers to develop or enhance test platforms.
• Analyze test data to enable data driven test and process improvement proposals.
• Research and acquire expertise on emerging industry interface protocols such as CXL
• Provide operator training and work instructions to Manufacturing as required.
• Provide onsite support to local Quality and Manufacturing Engineering personnel as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Expertise with Python programming
• Good working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
• AI & Automation Fluency:
  Strong proficiency in applying modern generative AI tools and Agentic frameworks to real-world business problems.
• Familiarity with DRAM and NAND products such as DIMMs and SSD (SATA and NVMe) a plus
• Familiarity with SQL, C, C++, and C# a plus
• Familiarity with Git Hub and/or Git Lab a plus
• Experience with high-frequency test equipment such as oscilloscopes.
• Proficiency in data analysis and scripting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional team interaction.

Location:

Newark, California

Compensation & Benefits:
The base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in California is $99,000 - $134,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The position is bonus-eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401k saving plan and other benefits, such as Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.

Inclusion and Belonging Statement:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces differences and fosters belonging for all. Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, creed, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.