Manufacturing Test Lead

The role

You will design, build, and scale robust test systems to ensure product quality from hardware development through high-volume manufacturing. You will develop automated test frameworks and diagnostic systems to catch design, process, and component issues.

What you will do

• Define end-to-end manufacturing test strategy across EVT, DVT, PVT, and production
• Develop scalable hardware test frameworks
• Architect modular test systems
• Design and implement functional test systems
• Develop automated test scripts and sequences using Python or similar languages
• Integrate test equipment including DAQs, sensors, vision systems, and robotics interfaces
• Build diagnostic tools to isolate failures
• Configure and manage work orders and test flows within MES
• Lead test bring-up for new products during EVT/DVT/PVT builds
• Develop structured diagnostic workflows to identify root causes of failures

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test, hardware validation, or production engineering
• Experience supporting NPI builds (EVT/DVT/PVT) and scaling production ramp
• Strong experience with automated test development and scripting (Python preferred)
• Hands-on experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, DAQs, power supplies, sensors, etc.)
• Familiarity with MES systems, work order configuration, and manufacturing workflows
• Experience with hardware-software integration and embedded systems testing
• Knowledge of diagnostics, failure analysis, and reliability testing methodologies
• Experience with data analysis tools (Python, SQL, or similar)
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%

Nice to have

• Robotics, autonomous systems, or complex electromechanical products
• High-volume manufacturing and contract manufacturer environments
• Vision systems, calibration processes, or system-level testing
• HIL/SIL testing frameworks
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to manage and resolve complex challenges with little to no established playbooks
• Risk Management: Proven track record of identifying, managing, and mitigating risks in large, complex programs
• Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity and able to thrive in a fast-moving, constantly evolving environment

About the company

Bedrock retrofits heavy equipment contractors already own, starting with excavators, to bring autonomy to the built world. The team includes veterans who helped launch Waymo, scaled Segment, and grew Uber Freight.