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NetApp · 22 hours ago

Test Engineer

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$107K/yr - $125K/yr

3+ years exp

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. As a Test Engineer, you will support the manufacturing testing of NetApp products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop test processes that ensure product quality and coverage.

Cloud ComputingData ManagementData StorageInformation Technology

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contributing to manufacturing test strategies

Working with engineering teams

Supporting requirements validation for test automation

Participating in equipment selection

Conducting manufacturing verification tests

Documenting procedures

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Analyzing yields

Contributing to test coverage efforts

Delivering feedback

Supporting product transfers and setups

Assisting with test equipment utilization and maintenance

Qualification

Data storage technologiesTest strategiesScripting languagesLinux operating systemsStatistical techniquesAutomation skillsProcess improvementCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Foundational understanding of data storage technologies and storage operating systems. Familiarity with storage concepts including file systems, high availability configurations, virtualization layers, and system administration tools

Familiarity with NAS/SAN concepts and block-level and file-level protocols such as NFS, CIFS/SMB, and Fibre Channel (FC), including their general operational characteristics

Experience with or exposure to storage hardware components such as drives, disk shelves, IOM modules, cables, and controller configurations, including basic installation and troubleshooting procedures

Familiarity with drive types including SATA, SAS, NVMe, and SSD, and a basic understanding of their performance profiles and use cases

Exposure to storage networking topologies, including iSCSI, NFS over TCP/IP, and multipathing configurations

Good understanding of Linux or other Unix-like operating systems. Basic TCP/IP switching and routing understanding and configuration

Good understanding of computer hardware fundamentals, embedded systems, or electronics

Experience executing test strategies and developing test scripts for storage and/or networking hardware

Ability to analyze and troubleshoot storage hardware, firmware, and system software issues with guidance from senior team members

Ability to support requirements validation for test automation, assist with equipment selection, and conduct manufacturing verification tests

Experience analyzing test results, supporting yield analysis, and delivering actionable feedback to engineering teams

Familiarity with test environments involving firmware upgrades, controller swaps, and disk/shelf/IOM replacements

Familiarity with statistical techniques such as Pareto analysis, fishbone diagrams, and control charts (X-bar and R charts, Weibull analysis)

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Perl, or compiled languages like Java or C#

Strong automation skills. Ability to develop automated test solutions to reduce manual verification and parsing tasks

Ability to develop and modify test plans and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues

Experience with software development processes including requirements analysis, understanding design specifications, identifying testable areas and potential issues, triaging, and filing defects

Ability to quickly absorb new technologies, processes, and domain knowledge

Innovative approach to problem-solving and process improvement

Commitment to thoroughness and excellence in testing and documentation

Good verbal and written communication abilities

Experience working under tight deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%

Availability for after-hours and weekend support may be required

Minimum of 3+ years of experience in storage systems testing, hardware testing, or test development

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field

Preferred

Prior manufacturing or factory experience in system test is desirable

Experience using descriptive statistics to characterize test processes and test results is desirable

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement or Pension Plans

Paid Time Off

Various Leave options

Performance-Based Incentives

Employee stock purchase plan

Restricted stocks (RSU’s)

Company

NetApp

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NetApp specializes in data storage, data infrastructure, and data management solutions.

Founded in 1992

San Jose, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://netapp.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (189)

2024 (166)

2023 (143)

2022 (250)

2021 (193)

2020 (225)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$1.25B

Key Investors

Sequoia Capital

2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B

1995-11-21IPO

1994-01-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

George Kurian

Chief Executive Officer

Ben Bromhead

CTO

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