Tech Lead ATE Engineer

Overview

Our Company transforms vision into reality by turning ideas into technologies and cutting-edge solutions for animal care and management. We support farmers with real-time actionable information to help manage herds, provide pet owners with smart devices and data for understanding pets' activity and health, and assist conservationists in safeguarding natural environments and wildlife.

Leveraging decades of Technological Research & Development experience across markets, technologies, and species, along with development environments and Quality Assurance procedures, we continue to invent new ways to look after the health and well-being of animals. Our experience keeps us ahead of the curve by leveraging advanced technological solutions—from enhancing the bond between people and their pets to advancing animal healthcare and wildlife preservation.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tech Lead ATE Engineer to join our Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) team. This role is critical in supporting and maintaining production line ATE systems, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring seamless integration of testing solutions across multiple product lines. You will lead technical projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and oversee the implementation of advanced testing infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, and maintenance of ATE systems across multiple projects and production lines.
• Manage ATE projects end-to-end, including requirements gathering, design reviews, gate approvals, scheduling, and presentations.
• Oversee tester bring-up, integration of mechanical, electronic, embedded, and software components.
• Coordinate activities with hardware, software, embedded, mechanical teams, and external subcontractors.
• Define and manage tester BOMs, documentation, and transfer processes to production and other manufacturing sites.
• Provide Tier 2 support for ATE systems in production, including troubleshooting, calibration, and yield improvement.
• Implement and manage ATE Azure DevOps pipelines for code, sequence, and tester review, execution, and monitoring.
• Manage ATE servers, platforms, and site infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.
• Develop and maintain database analysis tools (e.g., Snowflake) for test data analytics and reporting.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is created, verified, and maintained according to company standards.
• Mentor and guide ATE engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in ATE processes, tools, and methodologies.

Why Join Us?

Required Qualifications and Skills

Preferred Qualifications

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

11 / 6 / 2025

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