Manufacturing Test Engineer

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day - helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer - helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makestreatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT:

This position reports to the Test Engineering Team Lead within the Operations Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop robust test processes and equipment to support NPI, quality improvement, and cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) productivity.
• Ensure engineering specifications align with manufacturing needs.
• Define comprehensive test strategies, including what, where, and how to test, ensuring adequate coverage while balancing cost-of-test trade-offs.
• Define requirements and specifications for test equipment.
• Oversee the design, build, qualification, and commissioning of production test equipment.
• Perform calibration and verification of electronic test tools and equipment to maintain accuracy and compliance with standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Strong technical background with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and design intent.
  • Demonstrated expertise in test and tester development, including hardware and software.
  • Experience in equipment development through qualification processes.
  • Strong project planning and execution skills.
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, operators, and suppliers.
  • Experience working in cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments.
  • Exceptional troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to perform calibration and maintenance of electronic test instruments and ensure compliance with calibration schedules..

• Preferred:
  • Hands-on experience with NI LabVIEW.
  • Up to 3 years of industry experience.
  • Experience in FDA-regulated industries, including familiarity with requirements management and IQ, OQ, PQ processes.
  • Proficiency with test sequence development tools such as NI TestStand.
  • Experience with modeling and 3D design tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
  • Knowledge of circuit board design tools such as OrCAD or Altium.
  • Expertise in database development and management (MySQL preferred).
  • Firmware development experience using C++ and Python.

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top - and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin - including individuals with disabilities and veterans.