NPI Test & Automation Engineer | Data‑Driven QA

Teradyne; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Teradyne in Agoura Hills, CA, is seeking an NPI Test Process Development Engineer to shape test strategies across modules and full systems. You will lead NPI test development and ensure readiness for pilot and high‑volume production, performing hands‑on testing, debugging, and automation development.

The role emphasizes data‑driven test health, RCCA, and collaboration with Design, Software, and Manufacturing teams, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in NPI/test development or related roles.
• Exposure to Digital, Analog, RF, and/or DC test platforms.
• Basic scripting or automation experience (Python, LabVIEW, C#, or similar).
• Familiarity with data analytics concepts (SPC, Cpk, SQL, dashboards).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10–25%).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive test strategies spanning module, sub‑assembly, and full system‑level testing.
• Lead NPI test development and ensure manufacturing readiness through pilot and high‑volume production transitions.
• Perform hands‑on functional testing, system bring‑up, integration, and hardware debugging.
• Develop, maintain, and scale test fixtures, interfaces, and automation solutions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Design, Software, Manufacturing, Operations, and CMs to deploy robust test processes.
• Support manufacturing ramps through documentation, training, and on‑floor support.
• Apply data‑driven methods to monitor and improve test health and coverage.
• Lead failure analysis and RC, using structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Advance test automation, tools, and AI‑enabled capabilities.
• Apply DfX principles throughout the product lifecycle with increasing ownership.

Skills

Python scripting

LabVIEW

C#

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Teradyne test platforms (UltraFLEX, Magnum)

Job description

Teradyne in Agoura Hills, CA, is seeking an NPI Test Process Development Engineer to shape test strategies across modules and full systems. You will lead NPI test development and ensure readiness for pilot and high‑volume production, performing hands‑on testing, debugging, and automation development.

The role emphasizes data‑driven test health, RCCA, and collaboration with Design, Software, and Manufacturing teams, with travel up to 25%.