Bright Machines · 5 months ago
Test & Product Development Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)
San Francisco, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expBright Machines is an innovator in manufacturing, focusing on transforming how electronics are made through intelligent automation and software. The Test & Product Development Engineering Manager will lead the development and deployment of advanced test solutions for server-level and rack-level products, ensuring product quality and manufacturability at scale.
ComputerInformation TechnologyMachine LearningRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead development and implementation of test solutions for system-level, functional, burn-in, and stress testing of servers and integrated racks
Architect test platforms to support scalability, traceability, and automation—integrated with MES and data analytics systems
Manage correlation, validation, and ongoing improvement of test coverage and throughput
Collaborate with customer design teams to influence architecture decisions for testability, serviceability, and manufacturability (DfT, DfA, DfM)
Participate in design reviews and specification development for new server configurations, components, and subsystems
Drive technical feedback loops from manufacturing and test data into product design for continuous improvement
Own test engineering deliverables across NPI phases (EVT/DVT/PVT), including station readiness, validation, and fault coverage metrics
Interface with cross-functional NPI and program management teams to ensure successful product ramp and stability at launch
Support first article builds, debug, and rapid issue closure
Drive the automation of test processes including scripting, in-line diagnostics, auto-calibration, and vision inspection
Identify opportunities for machine learning or rule-based analytics to improve yield, detect anomalies, and reduce test cycle time
Build and lead a high-performing engineering team spanning test development, product support, and debug
Develop engineering best practices, documentation standards, and training programs for test coverage and product validation
Foster a proactive, data-driven, problem-solving culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
7+ years of experience in test and product engineering in electronics manufacturing, including 2+ years in a technical management or leadership role
Proven expertise in system-level server validation, rack integration testing, and test platform automation
Strong understanding of server architectures, diagnostics (POST, BMC/IPMI), failure modes, and root cause methodologies
Proficient in test development tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, Bash, or similar)
Experience working in cross-functional NPI teams and supporting customer/OEM engineering relationships
Familiarity with MES systems, data logging, and SPC for production test analytics
Company
Bright Machines
Bright Machines brings together flexible factory robots with intelligent software, production data and machine learning.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$437MKey Investors
BlackRockJP Morgan ChaseEclipse Ventures
2024-06-25Series C· $106M
2024-06-25Debt Financing· $20M
2022-10-30Debt Financing· $32M
Leadership Team
Paolo Avagliano
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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