POD Test Engineer - IB4

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII is hiring a POD Test Engineer in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on supporting and optimizing server rack test operations for AI and Data Center products.

You will analyze test failures, improve production processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for new product introductions.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree and has over three years of experience in a manufacturing test environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field is required.
• 3+ years in Manufacturing Test Engineering or similar roles.
• Experience with server hardware and networking is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support daily POD test operations to ensure uptime.
• Perform root cause analysis on test failures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Server hardware experience

Proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

POD Test Engineer

Position Summary: The POD Test Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving server rack test operations within the POD environment. This role ensures test readiness, production stability, failure analysis, process optimization, and continuous improvement of system‑level testing for AI and Data Center products. The engineer serves as the technical interface between Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, Software, and Customer Engineering teams to achieve production and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

Production Test Support

• Support daily POD operations and ensure maximum test station uptime.
• Monitor production performance, throughput, cycle time, and first pass yield (FPY).
• Provide technical support for AST, FLA, FCT, FC2, IOT, IST, FPF, NVL, ORT, and other validation processes.
• Ensure test systems, racks, fixtures, and infrastructure remain operational and available.

Failure Analysis & Troubleshooting

• Perform root cause analysis of test failures.
• Debug hardware, software, network, and infrastructure‑related issues.
• Analyze logs, diagnostic reports, BMC data, and test results.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve yield and reliability.
• Support customer escalations and provide technical updates.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, cycle time, and production efficiency.
• Develop and implement automation solutions for reporting, monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and operational excellence.
• Participate in DOE activities and process validation.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support NPI builds, engineering validation, and manufacturing ramp activities.
• Validate test procedures, software releases, fixtures, and station configurations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness.

Documentation & Reporting

• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and engineering reports.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Track key metrics including FPY, APY, LPY, cycle time, downtime, and failure paretos.
• Present technical findings to management and customers.

Team Support

• Train technicians and junior engineers on test procedures and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership during critical production events.
• Support staffing, shift handovers, and escalation processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Test Engineering, System Validation, NPI, or Data Center operations.
• Experience with server hardware, networking, Linux environments, and manufacturing test systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or automation tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and failure analysis methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI servers, GPU platforms, liquid cooling systems, or high‑performance computing products.
• Experience with NVIDIA, Data Center, Rack Integration, or System Level Testing.
• Familiarity with SFC, MES, BMC, IPMI, PXE boot, and network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, yield improvement, and process control methodologies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Average Pass Yield (APY)
• Test Station Uptime
• Production Throughput
• Cycle Time Reduction
• Escaped Defects
• Customer Satisfaction
• Corrective Action Closure Rate

Work Environment

• Fast‑paced manufacturing and data center environment.
• Support of multiple shifts, including occasional off‑hours and weekend activities.
• Interaction with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Ability to work around server racks, power distribution systems, and liquid cooling infrastructure.