Supv - Test Engineering

Plexus; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 706,000 - 1,060,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive technology company in Mexico is seeking a Software Test Engineer to work on software quality assurance for a prominent American automaker. In this role, you will analyze business requirements, create and maintain test cases, and provide clear communication with developers and product owners. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with automotive systems and Python programming. This position is part of a diverse team focused on delivering high-quality software products.

Formación

• Prior experience with embedded or automotive systems.
• Hands-on experience with integration tests simulating real-world scenarios.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation in English.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze business requirements to ensure testability.
• Create and maintain comprehensive test cases and test data.
• Communicate with developers and product owners about quality status.

Conocimientos

Testing In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems

Understanding automotive communication protocols

Python programming for automated testing

Version control with Git

Ability to analyze logs from multiple ECUs

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Python

Git

Descripción del empleo

Software Test Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient QA Hybrid Test Engineer to join our dedicated testing team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful and high-quality delivery of software products for our client, a prominent American automaker.

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment within a multicultural international team, demanding strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex business requirements and technical design documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and clear testability.
• Create, implement, and maintain detailed, reusable, and comprehensive test cases and test data based on defined requirements.
• Actively participate in defining and evolving the overall test strategy for specific sets of features or functional domains.
• Maintain clear and continuous communication with developers, other QA team members, and product owners to ensure alignment on quality status and priorities.

Skills

Must have

• -Prior work with embedded or automotive systems, especially in the context of multi-ECU scenarios.
• -Hands‑on experience testing In‑Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems and ADAS modules (such as Camera, Parking Assist, and Driving Assistance features).
• -Understanding of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and their use in IVI/ADAS integration and validation.
• -Ability to analyze logs and signals from multiple ECUs and sensors to validate system behavior.
• -Ability to perform requirements traceability and ensure comprehensive test coverage for safety‑critical features.
• -Ability to design and execute integration tests that simulate real‑world driving scenarios and user interactions.
• -Proven experience developing, debugging, and maintaining Python code for automated testing.
• -Experience managing Python virtual environments and dependencies.
• -Proficient with Git for version control and JFrog Artifactory for artifact management in a collaborative, automated test environment.
• -Ability to read and follow technical documentation in English.
• -Strong communication skills for collaboration with developers, testers.

Languages

As a Manufacturing Hardware Test Engineer at Gigamon (Guadalajara Technology Park), you will develop and sustain hardware test solutions for our network visibility and security products. You will support and maintain automated test programs in Visual Basic, Perl, and Python to ensure robust coverage, repeatability, and efficient factory execution. Partnering closely with SW Test Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Hardware and Software Engineering, Supply Chain finished goods warehouses, and contract manufacturers, you will own hands‑on debug down to the component level and drive yield, quality, and process improvement throughput across NPI and sustaining production. This role is highly collaborative, requiring clear communication with US‑based teams and global manufacturing partners.

What you’ll do

• Develop, and maintain manufacturing test solutions for Gigamon hardware platforms, from board‑level to system‑level failure analysis.
• Support automated test sequences and utilities using Visual Basic, Perl, and Python to test chassis based and fixed integrated units under test.
• Must be familiar using device programmers/programming pods for CPLDs, EEPROMs, and other programmable components.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting down to the component level, using schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, and lab equipment to isolate root cause on high‑speed digital, power, and mixed‑signal circuits, using dvm's, oscilloscopes, traffic generators.
• Support and resolve factory issues on test network and test station security.
• Document test plans, procedures, and best practices; train factory engineering and technicians to ensure consistent execution.
• Support Warehouse conversion in both CST and CET timezones.

What you’ve done

• Bilingual (english and spanish)
• 5–8 years’ experience working as a hardware or manufacturing test engineer on complex electronic products, ideally in networking, security, or related hardware domains.
• Developed and supported automated manufacturing test solutions using Visual Basic, Perl, and Python for fixture control, data logging, and results analysis.
• Demonstrated strong hands‑on debug skills down to the component level, using schematics, BOMs, and lab instrumentation to isolate root cause.
• Experience with supporting contract manufacturers and/or partners, including remote debug, software clear communication of findings, and structured follow‑up on corrective actions.
• Used device programmers and programming pods to program and verify firmware, CPLDs, EEPROMs, and other programmable devices in a production environment.
• Collaborated effectively with US‑based cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain) and communicated status, risks, and recommendations clearly in both written and verbal form.
• Have a BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and possess equivalent practical experience in hardware/manufacturing test.
• 15% international travel is required.

Who you are

• An independent, self‑sufficient engineer who takes ownership of problems end‑to‑end and can operate with minimal day‑to‑day supervision.
• A clear and proactive communicator who can translate complex technical issues into concise updates for engineers, operations partners, and manufacturing teams.
• A collaborative partner who works well across functions and geographies and builds strong relationships with contract manufacturers and internal stakeholders.
• A hands‑on troubleshooter who is comfortable on the line and in the lab, methodically isolating issues and validating fixes with data‑driven approaches.
• Data Driven, Detail‑oriented and quality‑focused, with a strong sense of ownership for test coverage, reliability, and manufacturability of the products you support.

Test Engineer SME I will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and managing; integrated, production and service delivery systems that assure performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence and cost control within the production site. The Test Engineer SME I will adopt as its goal’s profitability, effectiveness, adaptability, responsiveness, quality, and the continuous improvement of products and services throughout their life cycles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Site Test Engineering Subject Matter Expert for test area assigned.
• Support other Engineers in questions that may arise and help resolve them.
• Coordinate and facilitate training for the plant in terms of new hires, new functionality, and upgrades.
• Track and communicate all changes/enhancements to existing process, including upgrades to process.
• Provide support to the users and the department Principal Engineer.
• Ensuring the established process is followed diligently
• Lead as Site Subject Matter Expert to implement Jabil best practices in the site.
• Lead as Site Subject Matter Expert in all global & regional TE systems/tools and applications
• Carry out methodical machine/tester and process evaluations.
• Maintain and develop documentation for responsible area.
• Participate in the exchange of ideas and information within the department.
• Support Site when there is audits and customer visits
• Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes (i.e. elimination of non - value added factors).
• Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
• Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field”.
• Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health, Safety and Quality)
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all areas pertaining to data and proprietary information, whether internal to Jabil or customer specific.
• Communicate to regional team key Test Engineering metrics for assigned customer(s) and Site
• Support & Advise Business Unit Coordinators on test process reliability and accuracy of process and project assumptions
• Drive process improvement related activities for New Product Introduction.
• Coach, mentor, and train engineers within the Test Engineering team
• Ensure the standardization of Jabil processes throughout the site in accordance with the global, regional and site direction
• Communicate, consult, and inform Site TE’s best practices with supporting data to Regional and Global TE teams
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Typically reports to Management.
• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding and application of broad range of test engineering tools (i.e. test measurement tool, simulation, test equipment, structural test, debug, functional test, evaluations, etc.)
• Structural know how: ICT, AOI, AXI & FP
• Debug know how: Read Circuitry schematic, understand component datasheet, debug tools/equipment & hardware spec.
• Functional know how: Tester structure, Product architecture
• Understanding of Jabil’s global strategies and direction
• Understanding of site’s facilities, capabilities and how they tie back to the Jabil strategies and direction
• Strong technical and analytical ability
• Proven record of accomplishment of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous improvements and cost reduction programs
• Knowledge and understanding of test engineering standards & requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Optics/Physics, or Optical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience with Laser Diodes, Optical fibers, Mirrors/Filters, Prisms, Collimator.
• Experience resolving technical issues caused by lasers or optical components.
• Deep understanding of laser physics, fiber optics, and photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
• Experience with laser alignment, beam shaping, and safety protocols.
• Hands‑on experience with cleanroom processes.
• Use of interferometers, optical benches, and metrology tools.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or presenting to cross‑functional teams.