Ouster · 2 months ago
Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager
San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $178K/yr
6+ years expOuster is a company that builds sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers to enhance safety and efficiency. The Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager will lead a team in developing robust test software for LiDAR sensors, ensuring product development goals are met while fostering team growth and collaboration.
Autonomous VehiclesElectronicsIndustrial AutomationManufacturingRoboticsSensor
Responsibilities
Be hands-on and mentor a team of test engineers to ensure product development deliverables are met
Follow documented processes and procedures and have a continuous improvement plan as part of an annual roadmap
Train and mentor engineers on technical and soft skills, ensuring the team members are motivated and engaged
Establish priorities, key performance metrics and personal work goals consistent with overall company objectives, product development schedules and/or process improvement milestones
Influence cross-functional project teams in the software development, verification, and validation of new products with complex functionality
Provide vision for the test development team and foster an environment that encourages creativity and empowerment
Be the subject matter expert, responsible for driving and implementing test time reduction, quality improvements, and overall production readiness
Knowledge of software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, coding standards/reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
Technical leadership in test software development to contribute to and collaborate with cross functional teams
Effective communication across various levels of the organization at management meetings, project reviews board and weekly updates
Ensures successful, on-time completion of department and team projects; communicates constraints and recommends solutions deliverables may be at risk
Must be available to work full-time in San Francisco, CA
Ability to travel (<10%) as needed to support contract manufacturing facilities
Qualification
Required
Proven people management skills with the ability to deliver results
Excellent Organization Skills, ability to prioritize multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
Extensive experience and proven skills in Python development (5+ years), CD/CI, Gitlab, Jenkins, SQL database design, and use of tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence or equivalent
Strong proficiency in programming and debugging, database design, data collection, and data analysis
Minimum BS in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or similar degree
At least 6+ years' experience working in an engineering organization producing high precision electro-mechanical assemblies with a minimum of 3+ years as a people manager, or equivalent project/team leadership, with proven ability to work well in a team environment
Must be available to work full-time in San Francisco, CA
Ability to travel (<10%) as needed to support contract manufacturing facilities
Preferred
MS preferred
Strong preference for experience writing software to support high volume production and test equipment
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
Company
Ouster
Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$282MKey Investors
Runway Growth CapitalCox Enterprises
2022-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $50M
2021-03-12Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2021-03-12IPO
Leadership Team
Angus Pacala
Cofounder, CEO
Eric Younge
Co-Founder, Principal Engineer
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