Director, Automated Test Engineering
Boston, MA
Supply Chain /
On-site
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
WHOOP is seeking a Director of Automated Test Engineering to lead the strategy and execution of calibration and test systems across our global manufacturing sites. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring product quality and reliability from initial prototyping through mass production. You will partner cross-functionally with Firmware, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and factory teams, while managing and mentoring a team of engineers to design and deliver robust, scalable test infrastructure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and drive the end-to-end strategy for calibration and automated test engineering at WHOOP, supporting builds from prototyping through to mass production
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems, including hardware and software components, system validation, and data visualization
- Own the deployment of in-line and end-of-line test systems across global manufacturing partners, ensuring system reliability and scalability
- Partner closely with product design teams to implement Design for Test (DFT) principles early in the development lifecycle.
- Analyze test data, conduct root cause investigations, and drive corrective actions to continuously improve test performance and yield
- Manage and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering technical growth, project execution, and career development.
- Lead DOE and failure analysis efforts to resolve manufacturing test-related issues efficiently and effectively
- Provide regular updates on project status, technical risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders across engineering and operations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering for consumer electronics, with a focus on moderate to high-volume production
- Proven experience leading engineering teams with strong mentorship and management skills
- Proficient in object-oriented programming (e.g., C++, C#) and scripting languages (e.g., Python)
- Deep understanding of QA methodologies, test processes, and tools
- Familiarity with version control systems such as GIT
- Experience with communication protocols including UART, I2C, SPI, USB, and BLE
- Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across engineering, manufacturing, and external partners in a CM/JDM model
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions
This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
