Mechatronics Engineer, Production Test
Core
Design, build, and maintain electrical and functional automated test systems for Zipline's autonomous aircraft, docks, and delivery pods to ensure fleet reliability and uptime.
Role type
Senior IC mechatronics engineer (production test)
Builds
Production test equipment, calibration stations, and automated data pipelines for high-throughput manufacturing of autonomous logistics hardware.
Domain
Autonomous drone delivery / Aerospace / Manufacturing
Required skills
Automated test equipment (ATE) design, electrical instrumentation, PCBA debugging, test automation (Python/LabVIEW), sensor/actuator integration, firmware-hardware interaction, vendor qualification, yield improvement analysis
Preferred skills
5-7 years experience in production test, signal measurement, power delivery systems, MES/MFG integration
Technologies
Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, CAN, UART, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, USB
Responsibilities
Build electrical and functional testers integrating harnessing, DAQ, sensors, and safety interlocks; define test coverage, pass/fail limits, and release criteria; implement test automation and data pipelines; troubleshoot tester instability and product failures; improve first-pass yield and cycle time; coordinate vendor builds and FAT/SAT.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
