Manufacturing Test Engineer

Foster City, CAManufacturing Operations – Manufacturing Test & Diagnostics /Full-time /On-site

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  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 degree5+ 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 CANKnowledge of pytest, unittest, or similar test frameworks $131,000 - $204,000 a year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.