Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer
- Serve as the technical owner and architect for manufacturing test systems supporting electrical, embedded, and control subsystems across multiple product lines.
- Define and drive automated production test strategies for embedded hardware, maximizing coverage, repeatability, traceability, and throughput.
- Partner with Design, Systems, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to embed Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) principles early in product development.
- Own the full lifecycle of manufacturing test platforms, including requirements definition, hardware and software development, deployment, validation, and long-term sustainment.
- Lead root cause analysis and failure investigations by analyzing test data, identifying trends, and driving corrective and preventive actions at the system level.
- Provide technical leadership during New Product Introduction (NPI) by establishing scalable, production-ready test strategies from EVT/DVT through ramp and steady-state production.
- Define and uphold test documentation standards, ensuring clear, maintainable specifications, procedures, and technical records for test equipment and processes.
- Mentor and technically guide manufacturing test engineers and technicians, elevating test rigor, design quality, and engineering best practices.
- Develop and deploy tools for test data collection, visualization, database integration, and automated reporting to support real-time manufacturing and quality decisions.
- Ensure manufacturing test processes align with internal quality systems and applicable industry standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering or related roles, with ownership of complex electro-mechanical or embedded system test solutions.
- Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end test system development in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics manufacturing environments.
- Strong proficiency in test software development (Python preferred), including automation, instrumentation control, and data analysis.
- Deep understanding of embedded systems and communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, EtherCAT).
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and layouts; experience with ECAD tools (Altium preferred).
- Hands-on experience designing and deploying test fixtures, harnesses, and production test stations.
- Familiarity with Linux- or RTOS-based systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing methodologies.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams through technical leadership and sound engineering judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present complex technical concepts.
- Strong hands-on, builder mindset—you are comfortable troubleshooting hardware and software on the factory floor.
- Experience integrating manufacturing test systems with MES, test databases, and SPC frameworks.
- Exposure to safety-critical or regulated product development environments.
- Background in robotics or highly integrated mechatronic systems.
- This is an onsite position at our Salem office.
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
- Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.
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