Sr. Manufacturing Test Automation Engineer - Optical Systems

What will you do?

• Test System Development
• Create, validate, release, and maintain test software and scripts that automate the testing process.
• Support and maintenance for the manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11) level test software and infrastructure deployed at our production facilities, including the implementation of minor system configuration changes (new IPNs).
• Maintain comprehensive manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11) documentation of test procedures, specifications, and Infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality assurance personnel, to ensure alignment on testing requirements and quality standards.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest advancements in testing technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices to keep manufacturing processes competitive and up to date.

Education and Experience

• BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field is required.
• 5-8 years’ experience in a software manufacturing test development/sustaining with enterprise server, storage or networking products is required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a software manufacturing test development/ sustaining with enterprise server, storage or networking products and some college coursework in lieu of a 4-yr. degree, will be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in the following programming/scripting languages: Python, Java, BASH. C, C++.
• Linux development expertise with a solid understanding of its fundamentals: CentOS/Ubuntu.
• Expertise with hardware and API solutions for controlling, managing and stressing L10 devices (servers, network and storage SSDs, NVMe): IPMI, Redfish, mprime, FIO, Linpack, ptugen, memtester.
• Expertise with leading edge networking systems, hardware, software and protocols including but not limited to enterprise ethernet datacenter switching/routing L1, L2, and L3 (BGP, DHCP Relay, ECMP). Arista CloudVision is a plus.
• Experience with code versioning tools (Git preferred).
• Strong knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Strong knowledge of basic optical transmission concepts such as insertion loss, return loss, crosstalk, and RF transmission concepts such S-parameters, modulation efficiency, etc.
• Strong knowledge of optical communication links, associated component specs, communication link impairments, and test methods.
• Competency in optics lab work, including optical fiber handling, fiber-optic test bench setup, working in cleanroom environment.
• Familiarity with fiber connector cleanliness and inspection tools / specs / standards.
• Competency in test data analysis using JMP / Python / Matlab.
• Basic understanding of test data statistics.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-site and multi-cultural environments is a plus.
• Deep understanding of optics and RF test instrument - measurement methods, equipment parameter setup, measurement limitations / noise sources.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $105,100 - $189,200.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.