Test Engineer - Industrial Manufacturing - Chelmsford, MA

About the role

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization specializing in high-reliability electronic products for a diverse customer base. With a strong focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement, the business invests in leading-edge technology and engineering talent to deliver exceptional outcomes. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture where technical expertise is valued, professional development is encouraged and cross-functional teamwork is central to success.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance In-Circuit Test (ICT), Functional Test (FCT) and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) processes.
• Collaborate with customers and external development partners to design and implement effective test solutions.
• Provide Design for Test (DFT) recommendations to improve product manufacturability and test coverage.
• Manage test development projects, including requirements gathering, documentation, scheduling, deployment and ongoing support.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to improve yields, reliability and overall production performance through data-driven analysis.
• Support new product introduction activities, including fixture implementation, program validation and test readiness reviews.
• Troubleshoot test equipment and complex electronic assemblies to component level where required.
• Deliver training and technical guidance to test technicians and production personnel.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve process efficiency, data collection and workflow compliance.
• Establish and maintain testing procedures, controls and documentation within a regulated quality environment.
• Review engineering changes, deviations and technical documentation to support successful production launches.
• Ensure equipment, systems and processes comply with applicable quality and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous experience supporting electronic manufacturing or production testing environments.
• Knowledge of ICT, FCT and ESS development, implementation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Design for Testability (DFT) methodologies and test plan reviews.
• Strong understanding of analogue and RF circuits.
• Familiarity with JTAG boundary scan testing and device programming.
• Experience with functional test development and verification at board, chassis or system level.
• Ability to diagnose faults at component level using oscilloscopes, multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
• Exposure to new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Strong organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Full health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Generous PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• Great company culture with room for career growth
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and process improvement initiatives.

Contact: Brittany Schumann Quote job ref: JN-102026-7124163