Red Oak Technologies is hiring: Test Engineering Manager (Contract Manufacturing

Test Engineering Manager (Contract Manufacturing)

SanFrancisco,CA

Base pay range: $165,000.00/yr$175,000.00/yr

Job type: Fulltime

Direct Hire 100% Onsite

ContractManufacturing and Expert Level Python Automation are required; Management experience is preferred.

Company: Red Oak Technologies is partnering with a leader in LiDAR sensor technology to identify a highly skilled Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager will be a handson technical leader responsible for developing and maintaining production test software for highvolume LiDAR sensor manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong Python development skills, proven experience in test engineering for electromechanical assemblies, and the ability to mentor and guide a team while contributing individually on a daily basis.

The role requires close collaboration with crossfunctional teams to improve test coverage, reduce test time, and ensure production readiness as new products move from development into manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve production test software using Python for LiDAR sensor and subassembly manufacturing.
• Serve as a working manager, providing technical leadership while contributing handson daily.
• Mentor and train Test Engineers on both technical and soft skills.
• Establish team priorities, KPIs, and work goals aligned with product development schedules and company objectives.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams on software development, verification, and validation for new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including test time reduction, data quality enhancements, and production process optimization.
• Apply software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely completion of team deliverables and proactively address constraints or delays.
• Support contract manufacturing facilities with occasional travel (less than10%).
• Work fulltime onsite in SanFrancisco,CA.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python development (minimum5years).
• Experience with CI/CD infrastructure, GitLab, Jenkins, and SQL database design.
• Strong skills in debugging, programming, data collection, and data analysis.
• Experience using project tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalents.
• Proven ability to deliver results in a fastpaced engineering environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated people management or technical leadership experience (3+years preferred).
• Experience working with highprecision electromechanical assemblies.
• Preferred: Experience developing test software for highvolume production and test equipment.

Education

• BS in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field required.

Additional Information

• Background screening is conducted by the client. The Manufacturing group has zero tolerance for misdemeanor or felony theft or robbery offenses.
• This position is within an electrical component manufacturing environment (not medical devices).

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equalopportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that the company maintains strict policy regarding theft or robbery offenses.