Test Engineer, Manufacturing

Sesame believes in a future where computers are lifelike - with the ability to see, hear, and collaborate with us in ways that feel natural and human. With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer, focused on making voice companions part of our daily lives. Our team brings together founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6, alongside proven leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple, with deep expertise spanning hardware and software.

Test Engineer, Manufacturing

Location : San Francisco, Bellevue

Employment Type : Full time

Location Type : On-site

Department : Hardware Operations

Compensation : $175K – $280K

Overview

As a Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will be the technical expert responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing test solutions for our next-generation wearable devices. You will play a critical role in the entire product lifecycle, from initial design reviews to mass production, ensuring that every product leaving our manufacturing lines meets our rigorous quality and performance specifications.

Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Development : Architect and implement comprehensive manufacturing test strategies for new product introductions (NPIs), covering functional, parametric, and in-circuit testing for complex wearable devices.
• Test Fixture & Equipment Design : Design, develop, and qualify test fixtures, equipment, and software for various stages of the manufacturing process, from PCBA-level tests to final product assembly.
• Specialized Testing : Develop and optimize test solutions for specialized functions critical to our products, including audio testing, camera & imaging testing, RF & wireless testing, and sensors testing.
• Data Analysis & Optimization : Utilize data analysis tools to automatically monitor test yields, identify trends, root cause failures, and flag production issues.
• Collaboration with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) : Act as the primary technical interface with our large-scale contract manufacturing partners.
• Design for Testability (DFT) : Partner with the product design and engineering teams during the development phase to influence product architecture and design for enhanced testability, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Documentation : Create and maintain detailed test specifications, process instructions, and engineering change notices (ECNs) to ensure clear communication and consistency across all manufacturing sites.
• Project Leadership : Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and expertise on complex test challenges.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Sesame is committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome all qualified applicants, embracing diversity in race, gender, identity, orientation, ability, and more.

Full-time Employee Benefits

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