Manufacturing Electrical Engineer - NPI & Test Automation

Adecco; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a strong Electrical Engineering background to lead New Product Introduction and support electronics manufacturing. You will bridge design and production, optimize test processes, quality, and scalability to drive successful product transfers.

Responsibilities include leading prototype builds, ramp-ups, and cross‑functional collaboration with EE, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure robust product launches and reliable test solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; other engineering backgrounds considered.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in electronics, PCBA, or electro-mechanical environment.
• Strong knowledge of NPI, DFM, DFT, and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing electrical test solutions, fixtures, and production test method.
• Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOM.
• Familiarity with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generator.
• Experience with ECAD/CAD tools and PDM/PLM systems; working with contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI activities including prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Suppliers.
• Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing, assembly, and electrical test processes.
• Design and implement test fixtures, functional test systems, and ATE.
• Interpret schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and documentation.
• Drive DFM/DFT initiatives during design reviews.
• Troubleshoot electrical and system-level issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding for PCBA and electrical components.
• Lead continuous improvement focused on yield, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Electronics manufacturing

NPI knowledge

DFM/DFT

Root cause analysis

Test equipment development

Read schematics and BOMs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD/ CAD tools (Altium, OrCAD)

PDM/PLM system

Job description

Adecco is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a strong Electrical Engineering background to lead New Product Introduction and support electronics manufacturing. You will bridge design and production, optimize test processes, quality, and scalability to drive successful product transfers.

Responsibilities include leading prototype builds, ramp-ups, and cross‑functional collaboration with EE, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure robust product launches and reliable test solutions.