Staff Hardware Test Engineer (Manufacturing)
Core
Lead manufacturing test strategy and deliver scalable test solutions to ensure WHOOP devices meet quality and reliability standards.
Role type
Staff Hardware Test Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Automated test equipment (ATE), electrical test fixtures, and control systems for engineering validation, NPI, and mass production.
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing and hardware testing
Required skills
Automated test equipment (ATE) development, Python for test applications, electronics and instrumentation design, PCB design (Altium), manufacturing test methodologies, data analysis (yield, GR&R, process capability), cross-functional leadership, factory bring-up and production ramp, mentoring engineers
Preferred skills
C/C++ proficiency, experience with CMs and JDMs, AI tool integration
Technologies
Python, C/C++, Altium Designer, UART, I²C, SPI, USB, Bluetooth, NFC
Responsibilities
Lead architecture and deployment of automated test equipment and fixtures; develop scalable automated test methodologies; drive cross-functional alignment on test strategy and tradeoffs; lead complex manufacturing test investigations and root cause analysis; own manufacturing test readiness through factory bring-up and production ramp; analyze test data to improve yield and efficiency; establish test best practices and standards; identify technical risks and drive mitigation; contribute to product roadmaps; mentor engineers
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership and mentorship