Manufacturing Test Engineer - Grow with Automation

the-pivot-group-careers; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in West Michigan is partnering with Caledonia-based manufacturers to recruit a Test Engineer. This role designs and executes test plans for electromechanical products, builds and maintains automated test scripts, analyzes data, and drives quality improvements on the shop floor.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform root cause analysis, and ensure tests meet ISO 9001 standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in test engineering within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency in developing, executing, and documenting test plans and procedures for electromechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of data acquisition, analysis, and statistical process control (SPC) methods.
• Experience with programming languages like Python, C++, or LabVIEW for test automation and scripting.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality control methodologies, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans for manufacturing processes and products.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Analyze test data, identify trends, and report defects to development teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and strategies.
• Perform root cause analysis of failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Configure and troubleshoot test equipment and fixtures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies and tools.

Skills

Test engineering

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Python

C++

LabVIEW

SPC

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in West Michigan is partnering with Caledonia-based manufacturers to recruit a Test Engineer. This role designs and executes test plans for electromechanical products, builds and maintains automated test scripts, analyzes data, and drives quality improvements on the shop floor.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform root cause analysis, and ensure tests meet ISO 9001 standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.