Automation Engineer (Quantifi Photonics, New Zealand)

Our Purpose
TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

Based in Auckland, Quantifi Photonics is proud to be part of the Teradyne family, combining New Zealand’s innovative spirit with the resources of a global leader in test, automation, and robotics. We’re growing fast, tackling increasingly complex challenges, and are looking for passionate, talented people to help take Quantifi Photonics to the next level.

Quantifi Photonics designs and manufactures advanced optical and electronic test instruments that enable engineers to develop and scale up next-generation photonics technologies. Our customers include global tech companies, leading universities, and world-class research institutions in over 25 countries; working across R&D, high-volume manufacturing, defence, aerospace, and academia.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our NPI group in Engineering team and play a key role in the development, deployment and continuous improvement of automated test and calibration systems used throughout product development and manufacturing.

This role works closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to develop automation solutions, calibration methodologies and manufacturing test systems that support new product introduction and ramping up to high-volume production. The successful candidate will own the lifecycle of manufacturing test and calibration stations from concept and development through validation, production acceptance, deployment, documentation, training and sustaining support.

You will contribute to the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing while driving improvements in product quality, manufacturing efficiency and measurement capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve automated test and calibration systems using Python and associated software tools.
• Design and implement calibration methodologies and automated test workflows for new products.
• Integrate laboratory and manufacturing instrumentation into automated test systems.
• Develop and maintain test system software, hardware configurations and supporting documentation.
• Analyse product requirements and specifications to determine manufacturing test and calibration requirements.
• Develop calibration plans, test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Support DVT, PVT and production qualification activities.
• Ensure test stations, calibration systems, procedures and training materials are ready prior to product release.
• Conduct station validation, qualification and acceptance activities before deployment into Manufacturing.
• Support manufacturing investigations involving calibration issues, test failures and yield concerns.
• Analyse production and calibration data to identify opportunities for yield, quality and efficiency improvements.
• Support correlation studies, MSA, R&R and measurement uncertainty investigations where required.
• Deliver technical training and support to Manufacturing and Engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing test time, increasing throughput and improving manufacturing readiness.

All About You
We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Photonics, Optoelectronics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience developing automated test or calibration systems.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience developing and supporting automated manufacturing test systems.
• Experience working with electronic and optical test instrumentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within product development, NPI or manufacturing.
• Experience using source control systems such as Git and issue tracking tools such as Jira.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of photonics, optical communications or fibre-optic instrumentation.
• Experience with SCPI or similar instrument communication protocols.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, optical power meters, tunable laser sources, optical switches and related instrumentation.
• Experience analysing production, yield or calibration data.
• Understanding of statistical analysis, MSA, GR&R and process capability methods.
• Experience supporting manufacturing test stations in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 principles and measurement uncertainty concepts.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid birthday leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Great staff facilities
• Walking distance from Constellation Bus Station
• Flexible and supportive work environment

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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