Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job Description

This is a contract role to support Oura's initiatives. This role will be employed by SCRG (not Oura), but will work closely with Oura teams and play a meaningful role in supporting Oura growth in the region.

• CM & Factory Test Ownership
• Own and manage factory test execution at assigned CM.
• Act as the primary on-site technical representative for Customer during Ops builds, ramp, pack out, and shipping.
• Ensure consistent test coverage, limits, procedures, and execution across CM sites.
• Drive CM accountability for quality, yield, throughput, and test performance.
• Build Execution & Operations Support
• Lead and support Proto, EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass production builds.
• Manage day-to-day test issues during builds, including yield loss, tester downtime, and process escapes.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality, and central Test Engineering teams to unblock build issues quickly.
• Support production ramp and stabilization through hands-on factory engagement.
• Test Process Engineering
• Help develop and sustain manufacturing test processes, stations, and fixtures.
• Drive improvements in labor reduction, automation, test time, and factory efficiency.
• Ensure test processes are scalable, repeatable, and production-ready.
• Integrate test processes with factory data systems, MES, and shop-floor tools.
• Statistical Process Control & Data Analysis
• Apply SPC, GR&R, Cp/Cpk, correlation analysis, and DOE.
• Qualify test stations for capability, repeatability, and reproducibility.
• Analyze factory data to identify trends, root causes, and systemic issues.
• Drive data-backed decisions to improve yield and product quality.
• Failure Analysis & Issue Resolution
• Lead failure analysis for product, tester, fixture, and process-related issues.
• Drive corrective actions with CM engineers, tester vendors, and automation suppliers.
• Close test gaps and correlation issues between internal labs and factory environments.
• CM Onboarding & Audits
• Support new CM and new site bring-up, including:
• o CM organizational review
• o Team training and readiness
• o Test line setup and qualification
• Participate in CM audits and assessments with central Test Engineering and Operations teams.
• Drive CM performance to meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Technology & Continuous Improvement
• Rapidly learn new software, automation, and AI-enabled tools.
• Identify opportunities to apply new technologies to improve factory test processes and tools.
• Share best practices across sites to drive global consistency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, factory test, or production engineering.
• Hands-on experience in assembly, inspection, test station design, test development, or automation equipment.
• Proven experience working directly with CMs in a factory environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex test and manufacturing issues.
• Proficient in English. Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a global environment.
• Willingness to travel 30–50% across domestic and international factory sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with tester design, qualification, troubleshooting, and process buy-off.
• Strong knowledge of tester calibration, correlation, GR&R, Cp/Cpk, DOE, and failure analysis.
• Experience managing suppliers, tester vendors, and automation partners.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and manufacturing data tools.
• Experience supporting high-volume consumer electronics or wearable products.
• Familiarity with factory MES, yield dashboards, and shop-floor systems.