Hardware ATE Engineer

Description

Hardware ATE Engineer

Location: Raanana

About Us

DriveNets is a leader in disaggregated high-scale networking solutions for service providers and AI infrastructures. Founded in December 2015, DriveNets created a radical new way to build networks by adapting the architectural model of the cloud to telco-grade networking. This solution accelerates network deployment, improves the network’s economic model, and radically simplifies network operations. With customers including Comcast, Orange, and KDDI - over 80% of AT&T’s network traffic now runs through a disaggregated core powered by DriveNets software. DriveNets Network Cloud-AI solution, based on the same technology, was introduced to the market in 2023, providing the highest-performance Ethernet-based AI networking solution, and is already deployed by Hyperscalers, NeoClouds and Enterprises. Raising over $587 million in three funding rounds, DriveNets continues to deploy the most innovative network infrastructure and is looking for the most talented people to be part of this journey.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hardware ATE Engineer / Test Engineer to join our team. This position is crucial in supporting the design, development, and implementation of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and production test systems. The role involves close collaboration with R&D, Quality, DevOps, and Contract Manufacturing (CM) teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full ATE development lifecycle from requirements definition to execution in production, including GUI design and Python scripting.
• Develop and maintain boundary scan applications using JTAG Technologies’.
• Define and maintain test fixtures, including JIGs/Bed-of-Nails, etc. in collaboration with mechanical vendors.
• Implement full test traceability systems for production yield and stability monitoring.
• Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to drive product quality and reliability improvements.
• Provide onsite support at CM sites, including station setup, installation, training, maintenance, and debugging.
• Perform in-depth failure analysis and troubleshooting at the system and component level.
• Utilize and maintain a range of test equipment, including:
• Optical tools: Scopes, Variable Optical Attenuators (VOA), power meters, optical switches.
• BERTs: Supporting various modulation formats (e.g., NRZ, PAM4) and test patterns (e.g., PRBS31).
• Digital/Analog tools: Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads.
• Work with various communication protocols: TCP/IP, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, SNMP, SFTP, SCP, FTP, RS232, GPIB, I2C, NI-VISA.
• Support testing of embedded systems running on Linux platforms.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and supporting ATE systems in a production environment.
• Proficiency in Python for test scripting and automation.
• Hands-on experience with JTAG Technologies tools and boundary scan development.
• Familiarity with production data monitoring tools such as Elasticsearch and Kibana.
• Strong understanding of optical and electrical test methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of Linux-based embedded systems and associated test techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to diagnostics and issue resolution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.