Manufacturing Test Engineer

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions in Calgary, AB is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to advance scalable test solutions across product development and global manufacturing sites. You will design, implement, and validate test strategies for advanced autonomous technologies, collaborating with R&D, hardware teams, and manufacturing to drive quality and yield.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical hardware, C++/C# software, scripting, and the ability to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Software, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of technical experience in hardware development or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematic diagrams.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Proficient in object-oriented programming using C++ and C#.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to lift and handle up to 15 kg.

Responsibilities

• Drive Design for Testing (DFT) reviews with R&D and hardware teams early in the product lifecycle.
• Develop test requirements, procedures, and product-specific testing software using C++, C#, and scripting languages.
• Design and develop test fixtures including schematic design, PCB layout coordination, mechanical CAD, and supplier collaboration.
• Lead FMEA activities and qualify test solutions through measurement system and test-coverage analyses.
• Support prototype and pilot build testing at global manufacturing locations and assist in issue resolution.
• Analyze production data and deliver reports to drive improvements in quality and yield.
• Continuously improve test development processes by identifying and resolving recurring issues.

Skills

C++

C#

Scripting (Lua/Python)

Test development

DFT

FMEA

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Software, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture

PCB layout

CAD software

Xilinx FPGA flows

Job description

Overview

Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division is looking for a Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our team in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Manufacturing Test Manager, this role will deliver comprehensive manufacturing test solutions as part of our overall manufacturing process development, collaborating across Product Development, Manufacturing Process Engineering, and Global Manufacturing Sites to ensure high-quality, scalable, and efficient test strategies for advanced autonomous technologies.

The Location

This position is based in Calgary, AB.

The Company

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping the production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous, ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Drive Design for Testing (DFT) reviews by collaborating with R&D and hardware design teams early in the product lifecycle to optimize product testability.


• Develop test requirements, procedures, and product-specific testing software using C++, C#, and scripting languages.


• Design and develop product-specific test fixtures, including schematic design, PCB layout coordination, mechanical CAD components, and supplier collaboration.


• Lead failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) activities and qualify test solutions through measurement system analysis, test coverage analysis, and validation.


• Support prototype and pilot build testing at global manufacturing locations and work closely with design and manufacturing teams to resolve issues.


• Analyze production data and deliver reports that drive improvements in product quality and manufacturing yield.


• Continuously improve test development processes by identifying, communicating, and resolving recurring issues.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Software, or Mechatronics Engineering.


• Minimum 3 years of technical experience in hardware development or electronics manufacturing.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematic diagrams.


• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout.


• Practical object-oriented programming experience using C++ and C#.


• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.


• Ability to safely lift and handle equipment weighing up to 15 kg (33 lbs).

Nice To Have

• Advanced scripting experience using Lua and Python.


• Familiarity with Xilinx FPGA development flows.


• Mechanical design experience and familiarity with CAD software.


• Understanding of GNSS and RF technologies.

Key Success Factors

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.


• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple concurrent projects.


• Highly self-directed with the ability to work independently while maintaining a strong commitment to team success.


• Clear, concise, and professional verbal communication skills.


• Strong technical writing and documentation capabilities.


• Analytical mindset with a structured, data-driven approach to problem solving and root cause analysis.

At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.