Manufacturing Test Engineer – Automation & Quality

Xylem Water Solutions Netherlands; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer in Morton Grove to develop and optimize test systems ensuring product quality and performance. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and Manufacturing to enhance test capabilities and throughput.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Applied Science, 5–10 years in manufacturing/test engineering, and strong troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing/test engineering experience with a focus on test systems.
• Strong troubleshooting in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic domains.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Test Operations by designing and implementing test setups and measurement systems.
• Validate and optimize test systems for reliability and repeatability.
• Support test operators with best practices, fixturing solutions, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Assist modernization and continuous improvement of test equipment and facilities.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to improve quality and process capability.
• Develop PFMEAs and process control plans; support audits (ISO 9001, UL, ASME).
• Monitor OEE and identify opportunities to improve throughput and productivity.
• Perform time studies and analyze data to drive efficiency and cost savings.
• Collaborate on Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, and Lean initiatives.
• Coordinate with maintenance and contractors on calibration and upgrades.
• Support New Product Introduction with product development and transfer to production.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings

ISO 9001 knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Applied Science

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer in Morton Grove to develop and optimize test systems ensuring product quality and performance. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and Manufacturing to enhance test capabilities and throughput.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Applied Science, 5–10 years in manufacturing/test engineering, and strong troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic domains.