Manufacturing Test Engineer - Dot

DoorDash•Oakland, CA

About The Position

DoorDash is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead production testing for Dot, its autonomous road-going delivery robot. The role is directly responsible for manufacturing test strategy, equipment, software, and fixturing at the final assembly site. It also defines test requirements and acceptance criteria for subassembly lines and suppliers in coordination with Manufacturing Quality, and works with the Manufacturing Integration Engineer to productionize internal tooling. This hands-on position spans prototype builds through production ramp. The engineer commissions test stations, troubleshoots line failures, improves test coverage and yield, and helps ensure manufacturing processes consistently produce reliable robots. The work involves regular hands-on activity in lab and production environments, occasional off-shift support during builds, and travel to supplier and manufacturing locations as needed. Travel to contract manufacturers in Asia and North America is expected about 25% of the time. The national U.S. base pay range, including Illinois and Colorado, is $122,400–$180,000. Compensation also includes opportunities for equity grants. DoorDash expects the position to be filled by 11-01-2027.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of relevant experience.
Hands-on experience delivering and sustaining manufacturing test equipment for complex electromechanical products.
Experience scaling hardware from prototype builds through production launch and ramp.
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, including familiarity with debugging PCBAs, motors, lithium-ion batteries, and wire harnesses.
Experience managing equipment from requirements and supplier selection through commissioning, qualification, and production support.
Ability to write or modify test and data-analysis tools using Python, LabVIEW, NI TestStand, C/C++, or similar technologies, including with generative AI.
Strong program execution and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple builds, suppliers, and technical workstreams.
Ability to travel 25% of the time to contract manufacturers in Asia and North America.

Nice To Haves

Experience testing robotics, autonomous systems, vehicles, or other safety-critical electromechanical products.
Experience with CAN, Ethernet, and embedded-device flashing.
Experience with sensor calibration and test methods, including camera, lidar, and radar.
Familiarity with production quality tools such as PFMEA, control plans, GR&R, capability analysis, and corrective-action processes.
Experience working with contract manufacturers and supporting production launches on-site.

Responsibilities

Define manufacturing test strategy and coverage for Dot components, subassemblies, and final robot assembly.
Design, procure, build, commission, and sustain test equipment, fixtures, electrical test beds, and production tooling.
Travel to supplier sites to deploy, audit, and repair test equipment.
Work with Integration engineers to specify and deploy automated test, calibration, flashing, and data-collection tools.
Work with Quality engineers to establish test requirements and acceptance criteria for contract manufacturers and component suppliers.
Partner with design, firmware, systems, quality, and manufacturing teams on Design for Manufacturing and Design for Test improvements.
Diagnose production failures involving hardware, firmware, test software, fixtures, processes, and operator execution.
Track production test performance, including first-pass yield, false positives, cycle time, capacity, and equipment uptime.
Provide occasional off-shift support during builds and travel to supplier and manufacturing locations as needed.