Senior Manager, Test Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

About us :

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced manager for the Test Engineering team. Your team will be responsible for designing stations used in Aeva’s manufacturing line, which includes silicon photonics & III-V components and assemblies, optical modules and PCBAs. Additional responsibilities include driving manufacturing engineering and automation for all assembly and test stations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optics / photonics, test and automation, manufacturing station development and deployment in high volume manufacturing.

What you'll be doing :

• Lead development of test stations 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-less assembly in the manufacturing line. This includes collaborating with contract manufacturers and equipment vendors to integrate material handling systems and factory automation.
• 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.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, identify root causes of failures, and drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.
• Lead the test and automation engineering teams consisting of software development, hardware design and integration groups.
• Collaborate and influence the product development process and schedules, lead yield reporting and failure analysis process.

What you'll have :

What's in it for you :

Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future.

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonus, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, pre-tax commuter and health care / dependent care accounts, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.