Manager Manufacturing Test Software

Role Overview
The Manufacturing Test Software Manager is responsible for leading and scaling the manufacturing test software function that supports production bring-up and validation of complex electromechanical systems. This role manages a team of senior test software engineers and is accountable for both technical execution and program delivery across multiple manufacturing lines and contract manufacturers. This position requires a hands-on technical leader with strong experience in manufacturing test software development production-scale systems and program
management—someone who can translate product and manufacturing requirements into robust scalable and well-planned test solutions while maintaining accountability visibility and execution rigor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

People & Technical Leadership

• Lead mentor and develop a team of senior manufacturing test software engineers.
• Set clear technical and execution expectations ensure accountability and provide regular performance feedback.
• Establish coding standards architectural best practices and test coverage expectations for manufacturing environments.
• Balance hands-on technical guidance with delegation and team scalability.

Manufacturing Test Software Development

• Own the architecture development and maintenance of manufacturing test software used for:
  • Sub-assembly testing
  • System bring-up
  • Functional and acceptance testing
•  Factory automation and data capture
• Ensure test software is robust scalable maintainable and production-ready.
• Drive improvements in test reliability execution time fault isolation and data quality
• Partner closely with hardware firmware systems and manufacturing teams to ensure end-to-end test coverage.

Program & Execution Management

• Own planning prioritization and execution of test software deliverables across multiple
  programs.
• Create and maintain roadmaps schedules and dependency tracking for test software
  initiatives.
• Proactively manage risks resource constraints and cross-team dependencies.
• Provide clear status reporting metrics and execution visibility to leadership.
• Ensure alignment between engineering development timelines and manufacturing ramp
  schedules.

Manufacturing & CM Engagement

• Support internal manufacturing and contract manufacturers (e.g. CM sites) with scalable well-documented test solutions.
• Ensure test software deployments are repeatable configurable and easy to support on
  the factory floor.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing throughput yield and first-pass success through
  software-enabled testing.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Define and improve processes around test software releases validation deployment and change control.
• Promote automation data-driven decision making and continuous improvement across the test ecosystem.
• Ensure documentation onboarding materials and knowledge transfer are maintained at a high standard.

 SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strong background in manufacturing test software architecture automation frameworks and factory-scale systems.
• Proven experience in program management: planning prioritization scheduling and cross-functional execution.
• Experience working closely with hardware firmware systems and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced ambiguous and scaling production environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align technical execution to business and manufacturing needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics electromechanical systems or complex hardware products.
• Experience supporting contract manufacturers and multi-site production environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing data systems traceability and yield analytics.
• Experience building or scaling test infrastructure during NPI and production ramps.
• Background in both hands-on engineering and leadership roles.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:'

• 8+ years of experience in software development with significant focus on manufacturing or production test systems.
• 3+ years of experience managing engineers preferably in a manufacturing or test environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 25-45 pounds at times
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate
• International travel likely; passport highly desired
• Travel up to 50% may be required

Perks:

• Competitive salary w/ benefits
• Highly motivating equity incentive package
• Flexible work hours policy
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k plan

What We Do

Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion creativity and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.

Why Work With Us

At Apptronik we don't see a future where man competes against machine. Instead we envision a harmonious world where man and machine coexist. Our mission statement "It is not Man vs. Machine but Man + Machine" encapsulates our belief that the synergy between humans and robots will pave the way for a brighter more advanced future.

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