Manufacturing Testing Engineer

SambaNova Systems • Palo Alto, CA

7h

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Test Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing test systems for complex electronic and system-level products. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, test coverage, and scalability across production environments. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to build robust automated test solutions, reduce test escapes, and support new product introduction (NPI).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in PCBA and/or system-level manufacturing environments
• Strong hands-on experience with manufacturing test systems and troubleshooting
• Experience with automated test development and test equipment integration
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hardware/software integration testing
• Familiarity with test frameworks, scripting, and automation tools
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and global production environments
• Knowledge of quality and reliability methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, DFx)
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing and product ramp

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate automated test programs and fixtures for manufacturing environments
• Select and integrate appropriate test equipment for production testing
• Design and implement scalable test architectures for system and PCBA-level testing
• Create detailed and robust manufacturing test procedures and documentation
• Partner with manufacturing and Failure Review Board (FRB) teams to analyze test failures
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce test escapes
• Continuously improve test coverage, reliability, and throughput
• Provide hands-on support to manufacturing test technicians for troubleshooting and repair
• Train and guide manufacturing teams on proper use of test equipment and fixtures
• Ensure stability and uptime of test systems on the production floor
• Lead end-to-end test system development including concept, architecture, design, prototyping, validation, and deployment
• Collaborate with suppliers and third-party vendors for test solutions
• Develop scalable test platforms using internal and external technologies
• Define and implement test protocols for software validation
• Ensure test plans meet quality standards and production requirements
• Support NPI efforts by developing and deploying manufacturing test solutions
• Collaborate with local and remote design teams to ensure test readiness for production
• Validate test coverage and readiness before product ramp
• Provide technical oversight for contract manufacturers (CMs) and internal manufacturing processes
• Mentor and train junior manufacturing and test engineers
• Drive best practices across manufacturing test engineering

Benefits

• SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits.
• We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care.
• Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees