--- title: 'Manufacturing Test Automation Engineer at Aeva, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manufacturing-test-automation-engineer-aeva-inc-chonburi-a0s1m7vpqsna' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Manufacturing Test Automation Engineer at Aeva, Inc. - **Company:** Aeva, Inc. - **Location:** Chonburi - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-01-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/aeva/e57f4d5b-20c4-4a32-b74c-a1145c27886e ## Job description About us: Aeva is building the next generation of sensing and perception for autonomous vehicles and beyond. With its unique ability to measure instantaneous velocity for each pixel, long-range performance at high resolutions, while being free from LiDAR or sunlight interference, Aeva’s 4D LiDAR is built from the ground up at silicon photonics scale for mass-market applications. Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer specializing in photonics test and automation to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in developing test and aligner station automation and manufacturing execution system (MES) integration. What you'll be doing: - Develop robust test cases and analysis routines for screening optical modules and associated assemblies in the manufacturing line. - Develop and optimize alignment algorithms used to align lens and other optical components in our optical module. - Develop MES integration for all stations in the manufacturing line. This requires collaboration with Aeva engineering teams to understand data generated by each station that has to be stored in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and well as working with the equipment vendors to automate station and integrate with MES. - Perform data analysis and interpretation to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas, OCAP for improvement in the manufacturing process Yield  and product quality. - Collaborate with team team and CM to install test station, perform Gage R&R analysis, establish test procedures, tester calibration and maintenance. - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, manufacturing and quality assurance, to troubleshoot issues, and improve product performance. - Participate in the development and implementation of test automation strategies to improve efficiency and reduce testing time. - Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers to ensure the availability and functionality of required test equipment and software. - Manage quality in the line by routinely monitoring KPIs and present reports to operations and management teams. - Responsible for test failure debug and corrective actions when there are deviations. - Drive test time reduction efforts and implement improved procedures and process control & disposition flow. - Prepare test roadmap and capacity plans for product ramp and next-gen NPI. What you have: - Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering (Optical or related field) or equivalent practical experience. - 7+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably in the field of photonics and optics. - Prior experience with Test station hardware integration and automation software development using Python programing and Labview. - Prior experience with aligner stations such as Ficontec - Experience with manufacturing execution system (MES) software and its integration into the testing process using API. - Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, using statistical techniques and software tools such as JMP. - Strong understanding of optical and photonics manufacturing processes and equipment, debug laser & photonics tests. - Proficiency in developing and documenting test plans and procedures for optical and photonics components and systems. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders ## About Aeva, Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Aeva provides next-generation sensing and perception systems using unique Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) 4D LiDAR technology for autonomous navigation, industrial automation, and AI infrastructure. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: AEVA) - **Headquarters**: Mountain View, California, United States - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Soroush Salehian (CEO), Mina Rezk (CTO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Automotive (LiDAR for autonomous vehicles), with expanding focus on AI data center optical connectivity - **Target customers**: B2B – automotive OEMs (Daimler Truck, Torc Robotics), industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and hyperscale data centers - **Mission**: “Bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving, manufacturing automation and smart infrastructure, to robotics and consumer devices” [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) ## Products & Services - **Aeva Atlas™**: Long-range automotive-grade 4D LiDAR for industrial and automotive production programs (available now) [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **Aeva Atlas™ Ultra**: Slimmest long-range high-resolution automotive-grade 4D LiDAR for SAE L3/L4 production programs (available first half of 2026) [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **Aeva Omni™**: Wide-view short-range 4D LiDAR enabling a broad set of physical AI applications (available second half of 2026) [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **Aeva Eve™ 1**: High-precision laser speed sensors for factory automation using FMCW technology (available now) [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **Aeva CoreVision™**: 4D LiDAR-on-Chip module integrating all key LiDAR elements using silicon photonics [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **4D Perception™ Software**: Onboard AI-powered software built on the custom Aeva X1™ processor [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **Optical Connectivity Business**: Expansion into AI data center infrastructure using Aeva’s high-power optical source and silicon photonics (announced August 2026 with first hyperscaler customer) [aeva.com](https://investors.aeva.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: ~$695.5 million (as of recent data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $18.1 million (FY2025 estimated); Q2 2026 revenue $6.136 million [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) - **Total Funding**: $811.5 million across 8 rounds (including $243M corporate round, $320M post-IPO equity led by Sylebra Capital, $100M post-IPO debt led by Apollo) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sylebra Capital, Apollo, InterPrivate Acquisition Corp. (SPAC partner), Daimler Truck AG, Torc Robotics - **Growth Signals**: Year-over-year headcount growth of +6.6% (191 employees); delivered production intent Atlas sensors to Daimler Truck and Torc; launched Optical Connectivity business with a hyperscaler targeting initial deployment in second half of 2027; 36 active job postings (up 500% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) ## Competitive Advantages - **Unique FMCW Technology**: Measures velocity and range simultaneously, enabling more intelligent and safe decisions compared to traditional ToF (time-of-flight) LiDAR [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **LiDAR-on-Chip**: Aeva CoreVision module integrates all key LiDAR elements on silicon photonics, reducing cost and size [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **AI-Powered Onboard Software**: Custom Aeva X1 processor with perception algorithms that run directly on the sensor [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **Dual-Market Position**: Strong in automotive (autonomous trucks) and now expanding into high-growth AI data center connectivity ## Strategic Focus - **Automotive Production Programs**: Ramping Atlas for Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics autonomous truck program; developing Atlas Ultra and Omni for next-generation vehicles [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) - **AI Infrastructure**: Launching Optical Connectivity business to serve hyperscale data centers with silicon photonics-based interconnects [investors.aeva.com](https://investors.aeva.com/) - **Continued Technology Leadership**: Advancing FMCW LiDAR and silicon photonics for broader applications (industrial automation, robotics, smart infrastructure) ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Passionate about solving the critical challenge of autonomous mobility” – described as a mission-driven, fast-paced environment [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - **Perks & Benefits**: - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - Wellness benefits (Gympass, Headspace, Cleo, and more) [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - 401(k) matching + Mega Roth option [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - Paid holidays, unlimited vacation, generous parental leave [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - Free lunch daily, weekly food trucks, unlimited snacks/coffee [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - Free electric vehicle (EV) charging at the office [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office presence expected; primary offices in Mountain View, CA and Rochester, NY. Engineering-heavy workforce (42% technical roles). Many employees come from top tech companies (Intel, Apple, Waymo, Meta) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) - **Growth Opportunities**: Rapidly scaling company with 36 open positions across engineering, product, operations, and IT; strong emphasis on innovation and cutting-edge technology - **Employer Rating**: 2.9/5 on Glassdoor (50 reviews) – work-life balance 3.0, compensation 3.1, culture 2.8, career 2.7. Reviewers note high expectations but meaningful work in autonomous driving [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) ## Sources 1. [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) – Company website, product pages, technology overview 2. [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) – Careers page, benefits, culture 3. [jobs.lever.co/aeva](https://jobs.lever.co/aeva) – Current open positions 4. [linkedin.com/company/aevainc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) – LinkedIn company page (employees, funding, financials, reviews) 5. 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