Manufacturing Test Engineer

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

Job summary

Veralto Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer on site to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of production test systems, collaborating with Operations, R&D, and Quality to improve quality and throughput.

We seek a candidate with a Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 1–3 years' experience in production test environments, including PCBA processes, automated testing, and procedures documentation.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience designing, deploying, or supporting production test systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes and ability to diagnose/test-system issues from schematics.
• 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 and SOPs.

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 transfer from R&D to Operations.

Skills

PCBA schematic reading

Automated testing

SOP creation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DMM

Power supplies

Source Measure Units (SMU)

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Test Engineer – on site in Austin, Texas. Reports to the Operations Manager. Supports the design, deployment, and maintenance of production test systems in Operations. Performs technical, multi-disciplinary work to improve manufacturing quality, performance, and throughput, and acts as a liaison between Operations and R&D.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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, with 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 in creating and maintaining technical documentation, work instructions, and 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 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 foundation for broader manufacturing or engineering leadership roles.

About Veralto and compensation

Kipp & Zonen is part of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. The compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 USD per year, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and 401(k) for eligible employees. The specific compensation and benefits are at the Company’s sole discretion and may be modified.

EEO and accommodations

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. Reasonable accommodation is available to participate in the application process and job functions. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].