Test Design Engineer (M/F/D)

Welcome! Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! We are currently looking for a highly motivated Test Design Engineer (M/F/D) to join our Global Industrialization team in Meiningen, Germany. If you want to be a part of our growing company that is driven by innovation and is focused on building a future together with our employees, consider applying.

Principle Duties And Essential Functions

The Test Design Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing end-to-end manufacturing test strategies to ensure the highest quality standards for Adtran products. This role requires strong knowledge of telecom, networking and optical industry standards, as well as proficiency in automation tools such as NI TestStand and Python.

Design Tasks

• Architect test concepts for WDM telecom devices in collaboration with R&D, Global Industrialization, and Production Engineering teams
• Design and document test hardware and software to meet all required specifications
• Support and maintain existing test solutions in manufacturing environments
• Develop complex algorithms for calibrating optical devices

Development and Deployment Tasks

• Work with R&D to define all necessary test processes
• Collaborate with test colleagues to develop test steps, drivers, and automated sequences
• Ensure test solutions meet design specifications and quality standards
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers to transfer test solutions into production

Sustain Tasks

• Support implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Drive continuous improvements to achieve higher quality at the lowest test cost

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electrical, Telecom Engineering
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Hands‑on experience with automation tools (NI TestStand, Python).
• Experience in manufacturing test environments and collaboration with cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency in NI TestStand for automated test sequencing. Strong programming skills in C#/C, and Python for scripting and automation
• Experience in developing test software and drivers for automated systems
• Knowledge of algorithms for optical power, wavelength, and signal integrity calibration
• Ability to analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and optimize test processes
• Ability to work in a global team environment

Benefits

• Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
• Strong team‑oriented and friendly work culture
• Flexible working hours model
• Internal training program
• Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products