Manufacturing Test Engineer
Foster City, CA$131k - $204kFull-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
Zoox is looking for a manufacturing test engineer to be responsible for manufacturing testing of sensors and ECUs used in autonomous vehicles. Develop automated tests for critical components (lidars, cameras, radars, telematics, HV modules, sensor pod accessories, etc.) and collaborate with electrical engineering and software teams to test new products and technologies.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
Required:Pythonbash scriptingTesting and troubleshooting of electronic assembliesAutomated manufacturing testsContract manufacturersSMT testing methods
Benefits
- paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
- unpaid time off
- Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
- Amazon RSUs
- health insurance
- long-term care insurance
- long-term and short-term disability insurance
- life insurance
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Zoox
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