Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Protingent; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead calibration and end-of-line test operations for LiDAR products in a production environment. You will support production test stations, troubleshoot issues, and partner with CM/EMS providers to enable high-volume manufacturing.

This execution-focused role thrives in fast-paced settings and aims to translate complex test requirements into reliable production processes, with collaboration across Systems, Hardware,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Optical, Physics, Mechanical or related field.
• 8+ years in manufacturing, production test or test engineering, preferably in optics or complex hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own calibration and EOL test processes for LiDAR systems and subassemblies.
• Set up, validate, and improve production test stations and fixtures.
• Execute test and calibration procedures during NPI, pilot builds, and volume production.
• Troubleshoot test failures and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with CM/EMS providers and cross-functional teams for production readiness.
• Drive yield improvement and test robustness across manufacturing test ops.
• Maintain test docs, work instructions, and EC records.
• Participate in DFT/DFM reviews to improve manufacturability and test coverage.

Skills

Test engineering

Manufacturing

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Automated test systems

Lab instrumentation

Production fixturing

Electro-optical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Optical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Automated test systems

Lab instrumentation

Production fixtures

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer with our client.

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead calibration and end-of-line (EOL) test operations for LiDAR products in a production environment.

In this role, you will support production test stations, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and partner closely with CM/EMS providers and cross-functional engineering teams to enable successful product launches and high-volume manufacturing.

This is an execution-focused position ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys turning complex test requirements into reliable production processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Own and support calibration and end-of-line (EOL) test processes for our LiDAR systems and subassemblies.
• Set up, validate, maintain, and improve production test stations, fixtures, and supporting processes.
• Execute test and calibration procedures during NPI, pilot builds, and volume production.
• Troubleshoot test failures and manufacturing issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with CM/EMS providers and cross-functional teams including Systems, Hard-ware, Quality, Reliability, and Operations to support production readiness and ongoing manufacturing.
• Drive yield improvement, test robustness, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing test operations.
• Maintain test documentation, work instructions, and engineering change control records.
• Participate in DFT and DFM reviews to improve manufacturability, test coverage, and product readiness.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, production test, or test engineering, ideally in optics, sensors, automotive electronics, or similarly complex hardware environments.
• Hands-on experience with automated test systems, lab instrumentation, and production fixturing.
• Strong understanding of electro-optical systems, lasers, photodetectors (including APD and SPAD), and optical fundamentals.
• Experience using data analysis and statistical methods to improve yield, reliability, and test performance.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to support builds and issue resolution at world wide CM/EMS partner sites as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience with LiDAR systems, optical sensors, or related electro-optical products.
• Familiarity with laser-based systems, photodetectors, and optical alignment processes.
• Exposure to automotive manufacturing, safety-critical systems, or high-reliability products.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or EMS partners in a production.

Job Details

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Pleasanton, CA
• Salary Range: $125K-145K