EOL Test Manager – Data Center Controls & Quality

Nortek; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking an End-of-Line Test Manager to oversee EOL testing across our manufacturing network with precision and alignment to engineering intent and quality standards. The role interfaces with engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams, driving consistency in product validation before shipment.

The position requires travel to DCC plants and supports new product builds, customer-specific test requirements, and ongoing measurement system improvements to

Qualifications

• Experience in controls engineering, automated testing, quality engineering, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of sensors, instrumentation, PLC logic, and automated test systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel 40–60% to Nortek DCC plants.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and improve EOL test patterns, sequences, and measurement logic across all Nortek DCC facilities.
• Ensure test workflows are consistent, repeatable, and aligned with engineering specifications and customer commitments.
• Communicate test findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to engineering, production, and quality leadership.
• Maintain logs of test setups, instrumentation, deviations, and results for full traceability.
• Troubleshoot test station issues and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve complex problems.
• Travel to Nortek DCC plants to audit EOL test stations, operator workflows, and measurement integrity.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automated testing

Quality engineering

Manufacturing operations

Sensors

Instrumentation

PLC logic

Communication skills

MS Office

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management tools

Job description

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking an End-of-Line Test Manager to oversee EOL testing across our manufacturing network with precision and alignment to engineering intent and quality standards. The role interfaces with engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams, driving consistency in product validation before shipment.

The position requires travel to DCC plants and supports new product builds, customer-specific test requirements, and ongoing measurement system improvements to