Senior Manager, Photonics and PCBA Test Engineering
Mountain View, CAFull-TimeManagerSoftware Engineering
What you'll be doing:
- Lead the test and automation engineering teams consisting of software development, hardware design and validation.
- Lead the development of test stations and optical aligners for Aeva’s LiDAR manufacturing line, including hardware design, automation and integration with factory MES systems.
- Influence the design of stations (DfT and DfM) for touch-free assembly in the manufacturing line. This involves driving collaborations with contract manufacturers and equipment vendors to integrate material handling systems and factory automation.
- Drive DfT, design and development of PCBA test stations such as ICT and FCT used in our manufacturing line.
- Develop the test strategy for the product, working cross-functionally with stakeholders such as the product design, manufacturing, and quality teams to determine test requirements and drive execution of associated projects.
- Drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing process by analyzing manufacturing data to identify trends and identify root causes of failures.
- Collaborate and influence the product development process and schedules, lead yield reporting and failure analysis process.
What you'll have:
- Master’s or PhD degree in optical engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in test and automation engineering, with at least 5 years in mid-level management roles.
- Experience in developing custom stations for test and assembly that have been deployed in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience in Python, C++ and Labview programming, and agile management of software teams.
- Experience working in optics and/or photonics product development.
- Experience with PCBA test and design for test for ICT and FCT.
- Experience working with industrial robots and handling systems.
- Previous experience in leading and managing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving results.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide effective solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
What's in it for you:
- Be part of an early start-up that's backed by industry-leading venture capitalists
- Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity!
- Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!
- 401k matching
- Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards
- Paid lunches, ping pong tournaments, and fun team off-sites!
