Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Cornelis Networks delivers the world’s highest‑performance scale‑out networking solutions for AI and HPC datacenters. The company designs and manufactures network interconnect switches for high‑complexity, low‑medium volume applications, integrating hardware, software, and system‑level technologies to maximize efficiency of GPU, CPU, and accelerator‑based compute clusters.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional test processes and procedures to support contract manufacturers.
• Design and deploy test fixtures, including creation of PCB test fixtures and assemblies.
• Produce formal process documentation with fixture setup diagrams and step‑by‑step instructions.
• Provide test‑process training to contract‑manufacturer technical groups and Cornelis Networks manufacturing personnel.
• Develop troubleshooting tools and techniques to analyze production test failures.
• Implement and maintain production test procedures in material BOMs as “Reference Only” line items.
• Participate in production and RMA testing as a regular member of the Manufacturing Operations group.
• Monitor and evaluate production test failures and RMA return failures for trends.
• Act as liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing for New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring smooth transition from prototype to full production.
• Lead member of the Manufacturing NPI team and develop test strategies for new designs.
• Utilize Bash, Python, and C/C++ (including VB, TeraTerm, Cygwin) for scripting and automation.
• Perform basic Linux system administration tasks.
• Provide ECO updates on hardware and software platforms at contract manufacturers and within Cornelis Networks manufacturing.
• Ensure test processes remain functional after updates and that all sites use current production release versions.
• Apply change controls for all test‑station software platforms.
• Conduct functional test and failure analysis on production and customer RMA assemblies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (advanced degree a plus).
• 15+ years of experience in a technology‑based manufacturing/test engineering environment.
• Proficiency in Bash, Linux, Python, and C/C++.
• Experience with PLM systems, including product structure, bills of material, AVL, and compliance attributes.
• History of setting up and operating functional test stations in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with FPGAs and other programmable components.
• Strong electronic troubleshooting and analytical skills; familiarity with I²C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, PCIe, and other high‑speed signaling protocols.
• Hands‑on experience with measurement tools such as volt meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of PCB assembly processing and reworking methods for SMT components.
• Ability to read schematics, engineering drawings, and CAD files.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ICT development.

Location

This role is based on‑site in Wayne, PA. The ideal candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package that includes equity, cash, and incentives.
• Base salary determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Performance‑based incentives, including annual bonus or sales incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Dependent‑care flexible spending account, accidental injury insurance, and pet insurance.
• Generous paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full‑time exempt employees.
• Additional paid time off benefits: sick time, bonding leave, and pregnancy disability leave.