Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

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

Job summary

AEye, Inc is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer in Pleasanton, CA to lead calibration and end-of-line test operations for LiDAR products.

The role focuses on setting up test stations, troubleshooting issues, and partnering with CM/EMS providers to ensure readiness for high-volume manufacturing. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of manufacturing/test engineering experience, strong electro-optical knowledge, and hands-on experience with automated test systems and data analysis.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing or test engineering in optics or complex hardware.
• Hands-on with automated test systems and lab instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of electro-optical systems, lasers, and optical fundamentals.
• Experience using data analysis to improve yield, reliability, and test performance.
• Willingness to support builds at world-wide CM/EMS partner sites as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Test engineering

Automation systems

Data analysis

Optical fundamentals

Electro-optical

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s in EE

Related technical field

Tools

Lab instruments

Test fixtures

Job description

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