Manufacturing Test Engineer - Dot
Core
Lead production testing strategy, equipment, and fixturing for Dot, an autonomous road-going delivery robot, ensuring reliable manufacturing from prototype to scale.
Role type
Staff Manufacturing Test Engineer (Autonomous Robotics)
Builds
Autonomous delivery robots (Dot)
Domain
Robotics / Autonomous Vehicles / Manufacturing
Required skills
Manufacturing test strategy, electromechanical troubleshooting, PCB/motor/battery debugging, test equipment commissioning, Python/LabVIEW/C++ scripting, supplier management, production yield analysis
Preferred skills
Robotics/autonomous system testing, CAN/Ethernet/embedded flashing, sensor calibration (camera/lidar/radar), PFMEA/control plans, contract manufacturer support
Technologies
Python, LabVIEW, NI TestStand, C/C++, CAN, Ethernet, LiDAR, Radar, PCBAs, Lithium-ion batteries
Responsibilities
Define manufacturing test strategy and acceptance criteria for subassemblies and suppliers; Design, procure, build, and sustain test equipment and production tooling; Troubleshoot production failures across hardware, firmware, and processes; Track production metrics (yield, cycle time, uptime); Travel to supplier sites to deploy and audit test equipment.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope
