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Manufacturing Test Engineer

Zoox

Company websitezoox.com (Zoox, opens in new tab)

Base salary $131K  to $204K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Foster City, CA

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  • LocationFoster City, CA
  • WorkplaceOn-site
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (19 min ago) · observed since

About this job

Zoox is looking for a manufacturing test engineer to be responsible for manufacturing testing of our sensors and ECUs used in our autonomous vehicle.  In this role, you will be developing automated tests for critical components, including but not limited to lidars, cameras, radars, telematics, HV modules, sensor pod accessories, etc.  You will work cross-functionally with our electrical engineering and software teams to develop and test new products and technologies.

We are looking for an engineer who is curious, enthusiastic, and not afraid to embrace new technologies! Ability to work independently as well as organize work around schedules and critical deadlines is a definite plus.

In this role, you will:

  • Build, release & support test solutions for use on the manufacturing lines at Zoox and at contract manufacturing partners

  • Develop testing scripts to verify functionality, control test instruments, capture test parameters, and analyze results for continuous improvement

  • Implement adequate test coverage across all phases of manufacturing (PCBA, module, system, vehicle) through collaboration with other teams

  • Release updated test programs for new generations of hardware and software

  • Establish best practices and drive continuous improvement on test deployment, runtime, and yield

Qualifications:

  • BS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent technical degree

  • 5+ years of relevant experience

  • Strong knowledge of Python and shell (bash) scripting

  • Strong knowledge of testing and troubleshooting complex electronic assemblies in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience in developing automated manufacturing tests on Linux.  Ability to debug failures using commands in the terminal

  • Experience working with contract manufacturers.  

  • Familiarity with SMT testing methods

Bonus Qualifications:

  • MS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent technical degree

  • Experience in automotive sensors, ECUs, ethernet & communication protocols such as CAN

  • Knowledge of pytest, unittest, or similar test frameworks

Source: Zoox on Lever · View original posting (opens in new tab)

This range next to 6 other live Zoox roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Zoox roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Manufacturing Test Engineer (this listing)$131K - $204K
Financial Analyst, Production Manufacturing$133K - $183K
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Components$129K - $171K
Embedded Software Engineer - Drive Systems$137K - $207K
Manager, Vehicle Technicians$137K - $164K
Strategic Sourcing Manager$137K - $194K
Embedded Software Engineer - Body Systems$137K - $184K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Zoox roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-04-24
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Location as the employer wrote it: Foster City, CA

USD 131,000 – 204,000 · per-year-salary · salaryRange

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