Automation Engineer - NPI Test & Calibration Systems

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid birthday leave

Employee assistance programme

Great staff facilities

Walking distance from ConstellationBus

Flexible and supportive work envt.

Job summary

Quantifi Photonics, part of the Teradyne family, is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for the NPI group in Auckland. You will own automation solutions for test and calibration systems across development and ramping to high-volume production.

You will develop Python-based automation, integrate instrumentation, and drive improvements in test efficiency and measurement capability. Collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Photonics, Optoelectronics or related field.
• 5+ years experience developing automated test or calibration systems.
• Experience with automated manufacturing test systems.
• Experience with electronic and optical test instrumentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in product development, NPI or manufacturing.
• Experience using Git and Jira.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Nice to have knowledge of photonics or fibre-optic instrumentation.
• Experience with SCPI or similar instrument protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve automated test and calibration systems using Python and associated software tools.
• Design and implement calibration methodologies and automated test workflows for new products.
• Integrate laboratory and manufacturing instrumentation into automated test systems.
• Develop and maintain test system software, hardware configurations and supporting documentation.
• Analyse product requirements to determine manufacturing test and calibration needs.
• Develop calibration plans, test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Support DVT, PVT and production qualification activities.
• Ensure test stations and training materials are ready prior to product release.
• Conduct station validation, qualification and acceptance before deployment.
• Support manufacturing investigations into calibration issues, test failures and yield concerns.
• Analyse production data to identify yield and efficiency improvements.
• Support MSA, GR&R and measurement uncertainty investigations.
• Deliver technical training and support to Manufacturing and Engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce test time and increase throughput.

Skills

Python programming

Automation testing

Calibration methods

Laboratory instrumentation

Data analysis

Manufacturing test systems

Git

Jira

SCPI/Instrument protocols

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Photonics, or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

SCPI

Job description

Quantifi Photonics, part of the Teradyne family, is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for the NPI group in Auckland. You will own automation solutions for test and calibration systems across development and ramping to high-volume production.

You will develop Python-based automation, integrate instrumentation, and drive improvements in test efficiency and measurement capability. Collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing is essential.