At Lyft, our mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.

Lyft’s Hardware Technology Team is in search of a Hardware Manufacturing Test Engineer to identify and mature new and impactful technologies for our micromobility ecosystem. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering and have the skills to work both as an individual contributor and as a technical lead for a cross-functional team. Candidates should be able to leverage their product development experience and systems-level thinking to drive evaluation, development and deployment of technologies and algorithms to improve our micromobility offerings. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and test scripts for automated manufacturing test systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements, develop test plans, and implement test strategies that meet quality and performance objectives.
• Configure and integrate test equipment, instrumentation, and sensors into manufacturing test jigs and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues in manufacturing test systems to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Optimize test processes and procedures to improve efficiency, scalability, and repeatability of manufacturing test operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for test failures and production defects.
• Document test procedures, specifications, and technical requirements for manufacturing test systems and equipment.
• Provide training and support to manufacturing personnel, contract manufacturers and some customers on the operation and maintenance of test jigs and fixtures.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in manufacturing test engineering.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, or a related hardware product design field. Advanced degree preferred. 
• Proven experience in developing and deploying software and hardware solutions for manufacturing test automation, or in electrical hardware product development. 
• Proactive and reactive, comfortable shifting priorities as requested by unexpected manufacturing realities
• Technical skills: 
• Software: proficiency in programming languages such as Python. Experience with C, MySQL, or similar for test automation and data analysis. 
• Hardware: 
• Electronic product development experience: experience developing schematics, PCB layouts, BOM, etc.
• Experience with RS485, RS232, CAN, I2C, SPI communication protocols
• Proven experience in developing and deploying software and hardware solutions for manufacturing test automation.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits, sensors, actuators, and control systems.
• Experience with test equipment and instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Access to a Health Care Savings Account
• In addition to provincial observed holidays, team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service 
• 4 Floating Holidays each calendar year prorated based off of date of hire
• 10 paid sick days per year regardless of province
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

Lyft proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy.  Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.  Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process.  Please contact your recruiter now if you wish to make such a request.

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Thursdays and a team-specific third day. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.