Manufacturing Test Engineer

OTT HydroMet; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Onboarding & training

401(k)

Career coaching

Job summary

OTT HydroMet in Austin, Texas seeks a Manufacturing Test Engineer to support the development, deployment, and maintenance of production test systems. This role improves manufacturing quality, performance and throughput while serving as a liaison between Operations and R&D.

You’ll troubleshoot test stands, develop SOPs, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, Product Management and cross-functional teams, enabling scalable manufacturing with Lean improvements and NPI support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with emphasis on electrical or mechanical disciplines.
• 1–3 years designing, deploying, or supporting production test systems in manufacturing.
• Ability to read PCBA schematics to diagnose electrical and test-system issues.
• Experience with automated testing and manufacturing test equipment.
• Familiarity with quality/process control tools (pFMEA, Gauge R&R).
• Experience creating technical docs, SOPs, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support design, deployment, and maintenance of production test systems.
• Troubleshoot test stand issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Product Management, and cross‑functional teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing tools.
• Support new product introduction and NPI transfer from R&D to Operations.

Skills

PCBA schematics reading

Automated testing

Test equipment

pFMEA

Gauge R&R

SOP/documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

DMM

SMU

Power supplies

Job description

We are a company that helps advance trusted instruments for solar and atmospheric measurement, powering smarter decisions across climate research, road weather, and renewable energy. Our history dates back to 1830 and we help customers solve environmental challenges with precise, dependable data.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Manufacturing Test Engineer supports the development, deployment, and maintenance of production test systems in Operations. This role performs technical, multi‑disciplined work to improve manufacturing quality, performance, and throughput, while acting as a critical liaison between Operations and R&D. The position is on‑site at our Austin, Texas production facility.

Why this role stands out

• You support test systems end‑to‑end—from troubleshooting and optimization to building scalable solutions.
• You help solve real business pain points, preventing test bottlenecks as production scales.
• You work at the intersection of R&D and Operations, influencing both design and manufacturing.
• The role was created due to increasing demand and scaling needs, giving you high visibility and impact.

Typical Day

• Support the design, deployment, and maintenance of production test systems.
• Troubleshoot test stand issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Product Management, and cross‑functional teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using VES Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Support new product introduction and transfer from R&D to Operations.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience designing, deploying, or supporting production test systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes and the ability to read PCBA schematic diagrams to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and test‑system issues.
• Experience with automated testing and test equipment used in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality and process control tools (e.g., pFMEA, Gauge R&R).
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with test software design.
• Familiarity with PCBA design principles and design‑for‑test (DFT) concepts.
• Experience using bench test equipment such as digital multimeters, power supplies, and source measurement units.
• Experience with mechanical engineering tools, CAD, or related engineering software.

What’s in it for you

• Ownership & visibility: Play a key role in a growing operation with immediate impact.
• Cross‑functional exposure: Work directly with R&D, operations, and engineering teams.
• Career progression: Build a strong foundation for broader manufacturing or engineering leadership roles.

Benefits

• Permissive Paid Time Off.
• Professional onboarding and training options.
• Powerful team looking forward to working with you.
• Career coaching and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and 401(k).
• Many more benefits – reach out to find out more.

Compensation Range

$70,000 – $90,000 USD per year.

EEO Statement

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.