Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Cornelis Networks delivers the world’s highest performance scale-out networking solutions for AI and HPC datacenters. Our differentiated architecture seamlessly integrates hardware, software and system level technologies to maximize the efficiency of GPU, CPU and accelerator-based compute clusters at any scale. Our solutions drive breakthroughs in AI & HPC workloads, empowering our customers to push the boundaries of innovation. Backed by top-tier venture capital and strategic investors, we are committed to innovation, performance and scalability - solving the world’s most demanding computational challenges with our next-generation networking solutions.

We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking team of architects, engineers, and business professionals with a proven track record of building successful products and companies. As a global organization, our team spans multiple U.S. states and six countries, and we continue to expand with exceptional talent in onsite, hybrid, and fully remote roles.

Cornelis Networks designs and manufactures a portfolio of network interconnect switches deployed in High Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence applications. The product lines could be categorized as low-medium volume, high complexity that utilizes contract manufacturing partners for its core manufacturing. We are seeking an Engineering professional with experience in Manufacturing Test Engineering that includes both hardware and software development. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Manufacturing Test Engineering processes and procedures, including hardware test fixture development and software scripting to support functional test.

The Manufacturing Test Engineer is responsible for supporting the technical functions within Manufacturing Operations. Supporting activities include but are not limited to, failure analysis on systems and assemblies, NPI process development as it relates to assembly and functional test, hands‑on support for Engineering prototype needs, rework and repair of assemblies, etc.

• Contract Manufacturing – Responsible for the development of functional test processes and procedures to support the contract manufacturer. Test fixture design and deployment including creation of PCB test fixtures and assemblies. Formal process documentation that includes fixture setup/diagrams & step by step instruction.
• Provide test process training to the Contract Manufacturer’s technical groups and Cornelis Networks Manufacturing personnel.
• Develops troubleshooting tools and techniques to analyze production test failures.
• Implements and maintains all production test procedures in the material BOMs as “Reference Only” line items.
• Engages in Production and RMA testing as a regular member of the Manufacturing Operations group.
• Monitors and evaluates production test failures and RMA return failures for potential trends.
• New Product Introduction – Acts as the liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure a smooth transition of products from prototype to full production. Lead member of the Manufacturing NPI team. Develops test strategies to support new designs.
• Possess and demonstrates working knowledge of Bash, Python and C/C+ programming and script writing tools (VB, Tera Term, Cygwin).
• Possess and demonstrate a working knowledge of Linux basic system administration.
• Engineering Release Support:
  • Provides ECO updates on the hardware and software platforms at the Contract Manufacturer and with Cornelis Networks Manufacturing.
  • Ensure test processes are fully functional after updates.
  • Ensure all contract manufacturing sites are always testing using the current production release versions.
  • Applies change controls for all test station S/W platforms. Provides functional test and failure analysis on the Production and customer RMA assemblies.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. Advanced degree a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in a technology-based Manufacturing/Test Engineering environment.
• Experience in Bash, Linux, Python, C/C++.
• Experience working with PLM systems – product structure, bills of…