Manufacturing Test Engineer

Tundra Technical Solutions; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Test Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain automated test systems for complex hardware and electro-mechanical products. You will apply Python, LabVIEW, and NI TestStand to create robust test solutions across development and high-volume production.

This role involves hardware integration, test fixture design, and instrument control software, plus troubleshooting across hardware, firmware, and electrical domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering or automated test development.
• Strong proficiency in Python, LabVIEW, and NI TestStand.
• Experience with automated hardware test systems and electronic test equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated manufacturing test systems.
• Develop and deploy test sequences for functional, performance, and calibration testing.
• Design and integrate custom test fixtures, interface boards, and hardware connections.
• Develop software and instrument control solutions to support automated testing.
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving hardware, software, firmware, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop test strategies.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, and implement improvements to test efficiency and production yield.
• Support manufacturing test stations throughout product development and high-volume production.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, and specifications.
• Contribute to manufacturing test solutions for robotics and embedded systems.

Skills

Python

LabVIEW

NI TestStand

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Master's degree in Electrical/Robotics/Mechatronics Engineering or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Signal generators

PCB layouts

Schematics reading

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Test Engineer II to join a global leader in technology and innovation. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining automated test systems for complex hardware and electro-mechanical products.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Python, LabVIEW, and NI TestStand, along with hands‑on expertise in hardware integration, electronic instrumentation, and manufacturing test environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated manufacturing test systems using Python, LabVIEW, and NI TestStand.
• Develop and deploy test sequences for functional, performance, and calibration testing.
• Design and integrate custom test fixtures, interface boards, and hardware connections.
• Develop software and instrument control solutions to support automated testing.
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving hardware, software, firmware, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop test strategies for new and existing products.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, and implement improvements to test efficiency and production yield.
• Support manufacturing test stations throughout product development and high-volume production.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, and specifications.
• Contribute to manufacturing test solutions for robotics and embedded systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, automated test development, or related engineering roles.
• Strong proficiency in Python, LabVIEW, and NI TestStand.
• Experience developing and integrating automated hardware test systems.
• Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Knowledge of hardware communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet, CAN, or RS-232.
• Experience reading and troubleshooting electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and technical drawings.
• Understanding of manufacturing test processes, test data analysis, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical, Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with C/C++ or C#.
• Experience with robotics, motion control, embedded systems, or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with computer vision, image processing, or optical calibration.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, or software deployment.
• Knowledge of PCBA testing, functional testing, JTAG, or burn-in testing.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to work on advanced hardware technologies within a collaborative, hands‑on engineering environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing reliable, scalable test solutions that support innovative products from initial development through full-scale manufacturing.