Manufacturing Test Engineer

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An inventive research and development company is seeking a highly motivated Test Development Engineer to innovate and solve complex problems in manufacturing and testing of next-generation devices. This role offers the chance to shape the future of manufacturing test solutions, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure quality and execution of manufacturing test systems. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in test development and a strong background in electronics, with the opportunity to drive impactful projects. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your creativity and problem-solving skills can shine.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of test development experience with engineering teams.
• Experience in developing functional specifications and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test solutions and prototypes for new technologies.
• Lead test design and drive test coverage reviews with engineering teams.

Skills

Test Development

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

C++

C#

Java

Python

Labview

Job description

Job ID: 2891137 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Amazon Show. The Amazon Devices group delivers delightfully unique Amazon experiences, giving customers instant access to everything, digital or physical. We are looking for a highly motivated Test Development Engineer to provide technical expertise for manufacturing and testing Amazon’s next generation of devices and bring new test methodologies to fruition.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key Job Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Test Engineer, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape the development and future of the AME Manufacturing Test team. In this role, you will innovate and solve problems of high ambiguity and high impact. You will drive design choices, trade-offs, priorities, and timelines that align with overall project goals. You will demonstrate exceptional technical expertise and practical experience designing factory test solutions. You are data and metric driven and consistently strive for optimal performance even in resource-constrained situations. You will guide and inspire other engineers, participate in defining our engineering culture, and help to build a world-class team.

A Day in the Life

As a Manufacturing Test Engineer, you’ll be expected to:

1. Design and develop test solutions and test-setup prototypes for new technologies
2. Work collaboratively with engineering and operations partners
3. Serve as a test lead on cross-functional projects with significant bottom-line impact
4. Ensure the quality and execution of our manufacturing test systems
5. Lead test design and drive test coverage reviews with engineering teams and CMs
6. Proactively communicate technical information and status to broad, cross-functional teams via weekly updates
7. Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straightforward solutions
8. Understand system inter-dependencies and limitations
9. Travel to development and build sites in Seattle and Asia to support NPI activities
10. Work with contract manufacturing test teams to ensure test line readiness for NPI build events

About the Team

Joining the AME Manufacturing Test team gives you the opportunity to:

1. Innovate the next generation manufacturing solutions for Amazon Devices
2. Participate in the architecture, design, development, and launch of some of the core product features for customers
3. Drive all of the factory test coverage requirements and mass production testing
4. Work collaboratively with MTM and MDE teams to converge on factory line layout
5. Solve challenging problems that will revolutionize manufacturing and test
6. Build diversity and inclusion circumstances to promote innovation, creativity, and problem-solving

The ideal candidate will have experience leading or contributing to multiple simultaneous product development efforts. You’ll strive for simplicity and demonstrate significant creativity and high judgment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• 7+ years of test development experience working directly within engineering teams and contract manufacturers
• Experience building and operating production systems or test framework and tools with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Labview or other related language
• Experience in test methodologies for RF, Wireless and GPS designs
• Knowledge of factory and test best practices including systems development, process control, vendor engagement, and test operations
• Understanding of rapid product development lifecycles and system development best practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• RF test development experience
• Sharp analytical abilities and proven test design skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in electronics development lifecycles and embedded software development
• Experience with large-scale data analytics and data warehousing
• Experience and detailed technical knowledge of test platforms and methodologies for test process control (6 sigma/SPC)

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.