Lidar Manufacturing Test Engineer (6-month contract) - Chihuahua City, MX

Company: aeva
Location: Chihuahua
Type: contract
Posted: Aug 19, 2026
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Aeva, a company developing next-generation LiDAR sensors for autonomous vehicles, is hiring a Manufacturing Test Engineer for a 6-month contract in Chihuahua City, MX. The role focuses on deploying and optimizing calibration and test systems for high-volume production, bridging R&D and manufacturing. Tech stack includes Python, Linux shell scripts, SPC, Gage R&R, and MES systems. Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics, 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing test experience with high-precision electro-mechanical assemblies or LiDAR, and experience with contract manufacturers and industrial robots.

Role overview:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead the deployment, validation and optimization of calibration & test for our next-generation LiDAR sensors. In this role, you will bridge the gap between R&D and high-volume production, ensuring our products meet superior quality standards, performance metrics, and cost targets. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve yield, optimize test and ensure timely product delivery to customers.

What you will be doing:

  • Partner with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to install, debug, and maintain calibration and test systems, ensuring robust performance during pilot-line and mass-production phases.
  • Collaborate with the test engineering team to improve test processes, cycle time and automation.
  • Run gage R&R for line qualification and station matching and prepare MSA report.
  • Analyze production data (SPC/yield) to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve test failures, driving corrective and preventive actions (8D, 5 Whys).
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including test procedures, operator work instructions, and calibration procedures.
  • Lead the integration with factory MES systems to improve visibility to assembly traceability and quality.
  • Drive DfT, design and development of PCBA test stations such as ICT and FCT used in our manufacturing line.
  • Develop the test strategy for the product, working cross-functionally with stakeholders such as the product design, manufacturing, and quality teams to determine test requirements and drive execution of associated projects.
  • Drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing process by analyzing manufacturing data to identify trends and identify root causes of failures.
  • Collaborate and influence the product development process and schedules, lead yield reporting and failure analysis process.

    • What you will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing product testing, specifically with high-precision electro-mechanical assemblies or LiDAR.
  • Proven ability to work with external vendors and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) for factory bring-up.
  • Strong proficiency in Python for automation, test data analysis, and scripting and linux shell scripts.
  • In-depth knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and Gage R&R studies.
  • Experience working with industrial robots and handling systems.
    • Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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