Manufacturing Test Engineer - Board & System Diagnostics

Programmers.io; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to support our Manufacturing Test Engineering team. You will provide hands-on validation testing across mass production and RMA facilities, partnering with engineering, operations, and manufacturing to ensure efficient test operations.

The role involves diagnostics code validation, test station setup and maintenance, debugging of failed boards, data-driven analysis, and continuous improvement of test yield and efficiency in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting board- and system-level manufacturing test environments.
• Familiar with CPUs, GPUs, PCIe, and related hardware concepts.
• Comfort with Linux command-line tools and shell commands.
• Ability to read test logs and provide diagnostic information clearly.
• Basic scripting in Python and/or Linux shell for test automation.
• Experience with factory test software and RMA environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain board- and system-level diagnostics code validation testing in mass production manufacturing environment.
• Follow, update, and maintain manufacturing process documentation and work instructions.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing test stations.
• Partner with manufacturing, operations, and engineering teams to support diagnostics code validation FAI, production builds, and RMA testing activities.
• Assist with deployment and validation of manufacturing test solutions and automation with suppliers and internal teams.
• Perform first-level debugging of failed boards and systems and escalate findings for root cause analysis.
• Review test logs, identify failure signatures, and provide actionable data to operations engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot test stations and equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Support setup, maintenance, and ongoing operation of manufacturing test facilities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on test yield and efficiency.

Skills

Diagnostics code validation

Python scripting

Linux shell

Test execution

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

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

Tools

Linux

Hardware debugging tools

Job description

Programmers.io is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to support our Manufacturing Test Engineering team. You will provide hands-on validation testing across mass production and RMA facilities, partnering with engineering, operations, and manufacturing to ensure efficient test operations.

The role involves diagnostics code validation, test station setup and maintenance, debugging of failed boards, data-driven analysis, and continuous improvement of test yield and efficiency in a fast-paced