Manufacturing Test Engineer

Experis; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer in North Reading, MA to own end-to-end test strategy from prototype to high-volume production. You will influence architecture, interfaces, and tolerance strategies to enhance testability and manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires 10+ years in electromechanical or robotic product testing, hands-on experience with inline and end-of-line tests, and proficiency in LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and Python automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
• 10+ years of manufacturing test engineering experience in electromechanical or robotic products.
• Experience with inline and end-of-line functional test systems and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end manufacturing test strategy across prototypes to high-volume production.
• Influence product architecture and tolerance strategies to improve testability and manufacturability.
• Establish test frameworks, standards, and decision criteria for cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, validation, and quality to align verification with production test capabilities.
• Architect and deploy scalable test systems including test stations and HIL rigs for throughput and operator efficiency.

Skills

LabVIEW

NI TestStand

Python automation

DAQ hardware

Instrumentation spec

Data dashboards

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related

Tools

HIL rigs

Test stations

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in manufacturing and technology for robotics, is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to join their team. As a Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting product development and production teams. The ideal candidate will have strategic thinking, technical credibility, and excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Manufacturing Test Engineer

Location:

North Reading, MA

Pay Range:

$88.00 / HR

Contract

6-24 months

What's the Job?

• Define and own the end-to-end manufacturing test strategy across product build iterations from prototype to high-volume production.
• Influence product architecture, interface design, and tolerance strategies to enhance testability and streamline manufacturing processes.
• Create clarity from ambiguity by establishing test frameworks, standards, and decision criteria for cross-functional teams.
• Partner with engineering, validation, and quality teams to align verification and validation requirements with production test capabilities.
• Architect and deploy scalable manufacturing test systems, including test stations, HIL rigs, and inline functional/parametric tests, optimized for throughput and operator efficiency.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of manufacturing test engineering experience for electromechanical or robotic products, including both NPI/prototype and high-volume production environments.
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying inline and end-of-line functional test systems, including test sequence creation and parametric data collection.
• Proficiency in test software/frameworks such as LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or Python-based automation, along with DAQ hardware and instrumentation specification.
• Demonstrated ability to architect test data pipelines for dashboarding and analytics, ensuring real-time visibility and actionable insights.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead strategic test initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product design and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Work on innovative projects that impact high-volume production of complex electromechanical products.
• Develop and mentor a talented team of test engineers, shaping the culture of operational excellence.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to technological advancement and quality.

Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay