Manufacturing Engineer – Python & Test Automation

CareerBee; Tienen; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerBee in Belgium is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with strong Python and test automation skills to join our fast-growing high-tech manufacturing group. This hands-on role focuses on solving technical problems on the shop floor and scaling automated test systems for advanced camera manufacturing.

You will work with Production, Operations and R&D, develop scripts, optimize tests, analyze data, and document processes, providing clear guidance to production operators in an international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, production engineering or production testing.
• Hands-on Python experience in professional test/automation/manufacturing.
• Experience with automated test systems for electronic or electromechanical products.
• Strong understanding of electronics, sensors and measurement equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to independently investigate problems and implement practical solutions.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical production and testing problems on the shop floor.
• Develop, modify and optimize Python scripts used in automated production tests.
• Improve test sequences, reliability, and cycle times.
• Troubleshoot failures across products, test hardware, software and configurations.
• Analyze test data and recurring failures to improve yield and quality.
• Support setup, validation and scaling of production test stations.
• Create documentation and support production operators.

Skills

Python programming

Test automation

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing environment experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics/Mechatronics/Automation/Manufacturing Engineering/Applied Physics

Job description

For our client, one of Europe's fastest-growing high-tech manufacturing groups, we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with strong Python and test automation skills.

This is a hands-on production role focused on solving technical problems, improving automated test systems and supporting the scale-up of advanced camera manufacturing.

Your Responsibilities

• Solve technical production and testing problems directly on the shop floor
• Develop, modify and optimize Python scripts used in automated production tests
• Improve test sequences, reliability, repeatability and cycle times
• Troubleshoot failures across products, test hardware, fixtures, software and system configurations
• Analyse test data and recurring failures to improve yield and product quality
• Support the setup, validation and scaling of production test stations
• Implement practical improvements together with Production, Operations and R&D
• Create clear technical documentation and support production operators

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Physics or a related field
• Professional experience in manufacturing, production engineering or production testing
• Hands-on Python experience in a professional test, automation or manufacturing environment
• Experience with automated test systems for electronic, electromechanical or other physical products
• Good understanding of electronics, sensors, measurement equipment and hardware/software interfaces
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Able to independently investigate technical problems and implement practical solutions
• Professional working proficiency in English

Experience with PCBAs, camera systems, imaging sensors, machine vision, calibration systems or high-tech manufacturing would be an advantage.

• A permanent position within one of Europe's fastest-growing high-tech manufacturing groups
• The opportunity to work on advanced infrared camera technology
• A hands-on role combining manufacturing, electronics, Python and test automation
• Real ownership and visible impact within a growing production site
• Close collaboration with Production, Operations and R&D
• An international working environment with short communication lines and room for initiative