Manufacturing Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain manufacturing test procedures and test equipment.
• Design automated and manual test systems for production lines.
• Troubleshoot test failures and identify root causes.
• Analyze test data and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with design, process, and quality engineers to improve product manufacturability and testability.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by creating production test plans and documentation.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Create and maintain work instructions, test specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
• Train production technicians on test procedures and equipment operation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production testing, or electronics testing (experience requirements may vary by role).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and data acquisition systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and process improvement techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Programming or scripting experience (Python, LabVIEW, C#, or MATLAB).
• Knowledge of PLCs, embedded systems, or industrial automation.
• Experience with MES, ERP, and production databases.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, and other electronic test instruments.
• Understanding of GD&T, DFM, DFT, and reliability testing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or ISO 9001.