Manufacturing Test Software Engineer

Performix; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Performix is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and maintain manufacturing software and automation systems used to manufacture, program, calibrate, and verify its products.

The role focuses on owning software for programming stations, calibration systems, and end-of-line equipment, while collaborating with embedded, electrical, mechanical, and quality teams to improve throughput and reliability.

Qualifications

• BS in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional manufacturing software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience developing software on Linux.
• Experience interfacing with embedded hardware (USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI, I2C).
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for manufacturing test fixtures and production equipment.
• Own all software used to manufacture, program, calibrate, and verify Client’s products.
• Develop automated production tests for PCBs, subassemblies, and robotic systems.
• Develop software to program embedded processors, Linux systems, MCUs, EEPROMs.
• Integrate software with manufacturing equipment and data collection systems.
• Create reusable software frameworks for manufacturing and production testing.

Skills

Python

Linux

Embedded systems

Git

C/C++

OpenCV

PyVISA

CI/CD

Docker

Education

BS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent

Tools

OpenCV

Docker

CI/CD

PyVISA

Job description

· Design, develop, and maintain the software, automation systems, and production infrastructure used to manufacture, program, calibrate, and verify Client’s products.

· This position owns the software that operates factory programming stations, production test fixtures, calibration systems, and end-of-line manufacturing equipment.

· Responsibilities include developing automated manufacturing software, integrating with electronic instrumentation, maintaining production traceability systems, and improving manufacturing quality, reliability, and throughput.

· This role works closely with embedded software, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to ensure products are efficiently manufactured and thoroughly tested throughout their lifecycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Design, develop, test, and maintain software for manufacturing test fixtures and production equipment.

· Own all software used to manufacture, program, calibrate, and verify Client’s products.

· Develop automated production tests for printed circuit boards, subassemblies, and completed robotic systems.

· Develop software used to program embedded processors, Linux systems, microcontrollers, EEPROMs, and other programmable devices.

· Design and implement production test sequences, pass/fail criteria, automated diagnostics, and manufacturing workflows.

· Integrate software with manufacturing equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, electronic loads, relay controllers, programmers, barcode scanners, label printers, RF test equipment, and other electronic instrumentation.

· Develop software that communicates with embedded devices using USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, JTAG, SWD, and other hardware interfaces.

· Collect, store, and manage manufacturing test results, calibration data, serial numbers, firmware versions, and production traceability information.

· Investigate manufacturing failures, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

· Improve manufacturing throughput, product quality, and production yield through software automation.

· Develop reusable software frameworks for manufacturing and production testing.

· Develop engineering tools to assist with hardware bring-up, production debugging, and failure analysis.

· Create and maintain manufacturing software documentation, operating procedures, and test specifications.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Proficiency in Python.
• Strong software architecture and maintainable software design skills.
• Experience developing automated manufacturing, production, or hardware test software.
• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Experience communicating with embedded systems using USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, JTAG, SWD, or similar interfaces.
• Experience interfacing with electronic test equipment such as SCPI, VISA, PyVISA, or similar frameworks.
• Experience designing software that integrates with production fixtures and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with databases, production traceability systems, or manufacturing data collection.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills involving both hardware and software.
• Experience with Git and modern software development practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently lead projects from concept through deployment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional manufacturing software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience developing software on Linux.
• Experience developing automated test, manufacturing, or production software.
• Experience interfacing with embedded hardware.
• Experience with common hardware communication interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI, or I²C.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with C++ and/or C.
• Experience with embedded Linux systems.
• Experience with robotics or autonomous systems.
• Experience with microcontroller firmware development.
• Experience with OpenCV or basic image processing.
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces using PySide, PyQt, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with SQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, or manufacturing databases.
• Experience with Docker and CI/CD systems.
• Familiarity with Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience supporting contract manufacturing operations.

Security Clearances

There is no security clearance required at this time, but applicant must be capable of working in the United States and obtaining a security clearance if required.

Education/Experience: Bachelor of Science in manufacturing engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.

Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documentation, engineering drawings, electrical schematics, manufacturing procedures, and software specifications. Ability to write technical documentation and effectively communicate with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Math Ability

Ability to perform engineering calculations, analyze manufacturing data, and solve technical problems encountered during software development and production testing.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve complex hardware and software integration problems involving embedded systems, manufacturing equipment, and automated production test systems.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of standard office software, Linux development environments, source control systems, scripting languages, integrated development environments, issue tracking systems, and manufacturing software tools.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Typical office environment.
• Electrical lab environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit or stand for up to four hours at a time.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.