Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

AEye, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AEye, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA seeks a hands-on Sr. 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 requires 8+ years in manufacturing/test, strong data analysis, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams while lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Optical/Physics/Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years in manufacturing, production test, or test engineering, ideally in optics or complex hardware.
• Hands-on with automated test systems, lab instrumentation, and production fixturing.
• Experience using data analysis to improve yield, reliability, and test performance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and support worldwide CM/EMS partners.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Own and support calibration and end-of-line (EOL) test processes for LiDAR systems.
• Set up, validate, maintain, 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.
• Partner with CM/EMS providers and cross-functional teams to ensure readiness.
• Drive yield improvement, test robustness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain test documentation, work instructions, and engineering change records.
• Participate in DFT/DFM reviews to improve manufacturability and test coverage.

Skills

Automated tests

Lab instrumentation

Production fixturing

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Yield improvement

Test documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

DFT reviews

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Job description

About The Role

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.

Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer

Location: Pleasanton, CA

About The Role

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.

Key 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.

Required 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 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

Position is onsite a minimum of 3 days at our Pleasanton, CA Office

Base Annual Salary Range: $125K-145K