Manufacturing Test Engineer III

F5 Networks, Inc; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc in Spokane Valley, WA seeks a Manufacturing Test Engineer III to design and implement robust manufacturing test strategies for new hardware products, collaborating with contract manufacturers and internal teams to ensure quality and reliability.

You will train CM personnel, serve as primary test issues contact, and drive improvements in test processes to minimize production disruption while supporting successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, preferably in a high-tech hardware environment.
• Strong understanding of test development, validation, and automation for electronic hardware.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chain partners.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication and training skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive manufacturing test plans and validation procedures for new hardware products.
• Train and certify contract manufacturing (CM) personnel on test standards, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CM-related test issues, driving timely resolution of recurring problems and ensuring minimal production disruption.
• Independently manage complex assignments with minimal supervision, using sound judgment and evaluation to determine the best course of action.
• Collaborate across teams, influencing closely related functions to ensure alignment and efficiency in test processes.
• Identify and document opportunities for improvement in manufacturing test engineering processes and lead initiatives to implement business process enhancements.

Skills

Test plan design

Test automation

Contract manufacturers

Independent thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Test Engineer III at F5, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our hardware products through the design and implementation of robust manufacturing test strategies. You will work closely with contract manufacturers (CMs), internal engineering teams, and quality assurance to support the successful launch and sustainment of F5’s cutting-edge hardware solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive manufacturing test plans and validation procedures for new hardware products.
• Train and certify contract manufacturing (CM) personnel on test standards, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CM-related test issues, driving timely resolution of recurring problems and ensuring minimal production disruption.
• Independently manage complex assignments with minimal supervision, using sound judgment and evaluation to determine the best course of action.
• Collaborate across teams, influencing closely related functions to ensure alignment and efficiency in test processes.
• Identify and document opportunities for improvement in manufacturing test engineering processes and lead initiatives to implement business process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, preferably in a high-tech hardware environment.
• Strong understanding of test development, validation, and automation for electronic hardware.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chain partners.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication and training skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Why F5?

At F5, we strive to create a dynamic and inclusive environment where innovation thrives. You’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to the success of products that power and protect applications around the world.

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $95,200.00 - $142,800.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [e-mail].