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Test Engineer
Wichita, Kansas, United States; Morrisville, North Carolina, United States; Boulder, Colorado, United States; Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United StatesAbout NetApp
NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.
If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Job Summary
As a Test Engineer for this position, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing testing of NetApp products throughout their lifecycle—from new product introduction (NPI) through to ongoing manufacturing support. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to contribute to the design, development, and implementation of test processes that achieve optimal product quality and test coverage. Working with OEM and EMS partner engineers, you will help address issues efficiently and support timely delivery standards for high-quality products. Responsibilities include developing, modifying, and executing software test plans and cases, both manually and through automation.
Success in this position requires solid technical skills and the ability to grow into project coordination responsibilities, particularly in process analysis and understanding business impacts. The role offers significant opportunities for continued technical growth and meaningful input into technical decisions that drive departmental objectives. Core responsibilities include contributing to manufacturing test strategies, working with engineering teams, supporting requirements validation for test automation, participating in equipment selection, conducting manufacturing verification tests, documenting procedures, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, analyzing yields, contributing to test coverage efforts, delivering feedback, supporting product transfers and setups, and assisting with test equipment utilization and maintenance.
Job Requirements
Technical Expertise:
- Foundational understanding of data storage technologies and storage operating systems. Familiarity with storage concepts including file systems, high availability configurations, virtualization layers, and system administration tools.
- Familiarity with NAS/SAN concepts and block-level and file-level protocols such as NFS, CIFS/SMB, and Fibre Channel (FC), including their general operational characteristics.
- Experience with or exposure to storage hardware components such as drives, disk shelves, IOM modules, cables, and controller configurations, including basic installation and troubleshooting procedures.
- Familiarity with drive types including SATA, SAS, NVMe, and SSD, and a basic understanding of their performance profiles and use cases.
- Exposure to storage networking topologies, including iSCSI, NFS over TCP/IP, and multipathing configurations.
- Good understanding of Linux or other Unix-like operating systems. Basic TCP/IP switching and routing understanding and configuration.
- Good understanding of computer hardware fundamentals, embedded systems, or electronics.
Testing & Validation:
- Experience executing test strategies and developing test scripts for storage and/or networking hardware.
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot storage hardware, firmware, and system software issues with guidance from senior team members.
- Ability to support requirements validation for test automation, assist with equipment selection, and conduct manufacturing verification tests.
- Experience analyzing test results, supporting yield analysis, and delivering actionable feedback to engineering teams.
- Familiarity with test environments involving firmware upgrades, controller swaps, and disk/shelf/IOM replacements.
- Prior manufacturing or factory experience in system test is desirable.
Statistical & Analytical Skills
- Familiarity with statistical techniques such as Pareto analysis, fishbone diagrams, and control charts (X-bar and R charts, Weibull analysis).
- Experience using descriptive statistics to characterize test processes and test results is desirable.
Software Development & Scripting
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Perl, or compiled languages like Java or C#.
- Strong automation skills. Ability to develop automated test solutions to reduce manual verification and parsing tasks.
- Ability to develop and modify test plans and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
- Experience with software development processes including requirements analysis, understanding design specifications, identifying testable areas and potential issues, triaging, and filing defects
Key Qualities
- Ability to quickly absorb new technologies, processes, and domain knowledge.
- Innovative approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
- Commitmentto thoroughness and excellence in testing and documentation.
- Good verbal and written communication abilities
Work Requirements
- Experience working under tight deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
- Availability for after-hours and weekend support may be required.
Education
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in storage systems testing, hardware testing, or test development.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is $107,000-$125,000. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
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NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
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To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team reviews applications submitted through our company website only. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.