Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager – AI & Quality

F5 Networks, Inc.; Spokane Valley (WA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for outsourced manufacturing and test deployment.

You will oversee development and transfer of test plans to CM sites, and collaborate with NPI, product design, and supplier quality teams to ensure successful launches and issue resolution. The role requires expert knowledge in automated HW test technologies, experience leading complex test initiatives, and strong communication in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 2 years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Expert knowledge with automated HW test technologies.
• Experience leading complex product test initiatives from concept through release.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule the work of engineers that report to you.
• Oversee development and transfer of test plans to CM sites, ensuring consistent implementation and technician training.
• Collaborate with NPI, product design, and supplier quality teams to support product launches and resolve manufacturing test issues.
• Monitor test yield performance and drive improvements in collaboration with manufacturing partners.
• Drive adoption of AI into factory trouble shooting tools and predictive anomaly detectors.
• Maintain a partnership with the Technical Services team to maintain and repair test networking infrastructure.
• Coordinate with TS on scheduled maintenance and unscheduled escalations and support new features.

Skills

HW test automation

Test program leadership

Strong communication

Fast-paced environment

Travel to CM facilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD with 2 years experience

Job description

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for outsourced manufacturing and test deployment.

You will oversee development and transfer of test plans to CM sites, and collaborate with NPI, product design, and supplier quality teams to ensure successful launches and issue resolution. The role requires expert knowledge in automated HW test technologies, experience leading complex test initiatives, and strong communication in a fast-paced