Manufacturing Test Engineer

Post Date

Jan 13, 2026

Location

Santa Clara,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

95054
US
Mar 31, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

SJC-0ac745b5-7340-444b-8587-f5439e29a2ae

Pay Rate

$46 - $57 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Test Engineer in a Manufacturing role focuses on building, maintaining, and improving automated test systems that validate high‑speed networking hardware before it ships to customers. This engineer works closely with hardware, platform, and software teams to ensure high yields, catch defects early, and continuously improve test processes across manufacturing sites. The role combines scripting, debugging, hardware awareness, and manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do:
• Develop automated test scripts in Python or Go for Final System Test of switches and high‑speed digital systems.

• Debug system‑level failures, identify root causes, and define repeatable debug processes for test engineers at manufacturing sites.

• Partner with engineering teams to understand new hardware designs and ensure testability (DFX: DFC, DFQ, DFM, DFR, DFT).

• Build or improve web‑based GUIs for production testing, data mining, and analytics (Django/MariaDB).

• Create manufacturing test plans based on hardware functional specifications.

• Support product builds at contract manufacturing sites, maintain test scripts, and improve yield.

• Participate in the Defect Reduction Team (DRT) to resolve systemic issues and eliminate design defects before production release.

•Manage test equipment capacity, procurement, and ongoing maintenance.

PR: $59- $65/ HR

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong scripting capability — Go, Python, Linux, scripting fundamentals.

• Solid debugging skills

• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts and test engineering.

• Experience using Git or other version control systems.

• Basic SQL / database query experience.

• Bachelor's degree in EE, CS, or related discipline

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience in the networking industry.

• Experience developing GUIs (Django), data mining interfaces, or database‑driven dashboards.

• Experience with system‑level tests for networking systems.

• Familiarity with manufacturing test flows, DFx methodologies, or supporting contract manufacturers.

• Liquid‑cooling manufacturing experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.