Manufacturing Test Sustaining Engineer

Hexagon Autonomy & Positioning; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Autonomy & Positioning in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Manufacturing Test Sustaining Engineer to support and improve our high‑tech manufacturing test solutions, ensuring the delivery of highest quality products to customers with industry‑leading service.

Reporting to Manufacturing Support, you will investigate test issues, develop advanced troubleshooting, optimize hardware and software, and partner with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have strong English communication (verbal and written).
• Engineering degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechatronics.
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience (including internships).
• Proficiency in C++/C# and Python development.
• Ability to design, modify and troubleshoot test hardware (electrical/mechanical).
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally; valid passport.
• Able to lift up to 15 kg (33 lb).
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing test systems and implementing hardware/software improvements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve manufacturing test issues and prevent recurrence.
• Provide advanced product troubleshooting support to production as required.
• Enhance manufacturing test solutions including hardware and software.
• Monitor test yields, investigate deviations, and drive improvements to hardware/software.
• Analyze product updates and implement changes to manufacturing hardware/software.
• Define and perform preventive maintenance of manufacturing hardware.
• Continuously improve the manufacturing support process and address recurring issues.
• Provide off-hours real-time support to remote contract manufacturing sites across time zones.

Skills

C++/C#

Python

Test hardware design

English communication

Electrical/Mechatronics background

Software troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering/Technical Diploma in EE/CS/Mechatronics

Tools

Lua

Linux

Job description

Manufacturing Test Sustaining Engineer

Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions Division is looking for a Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our high‑tech engineering and manufacturing company that is committed to customer service excellence and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Team Lead, Manufacturing Support, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the innovative manufacturing process and test solutions responsible for ensuring that the highest quality products are delivered to our customers with industry‑leading service levels. It is a unique opportunity to become proficient with not only the innovative manufacturing systems but also the cutting‑edge products themselves.

This position is based in Tucson, Arizona, United States.

Responsibilities

• Investigating and resolving manufacturing test issues while preventing reoccurrence
• Delivering advanced product troubleshooting support to production as required
• Enhancing manufacturing test solutions including hardware and software
• Monitoring test yields, investigating deviations, and taking appropriate action to resolve, including making manufacturing hardware or software improvements or proposing product or process changes
• Analyzing product updates and implementing changes to the manufacturing hardware or software
• Defining, performing, and optimizing preventive maintenance of manufacturing hardware
• Continuously improving the manufacturing support process by identifying and correcting reoccurring issues
• Providing off‑hours real‑time support to remote contract manufacturing sites located in various time zones

Qualifications

Must‑Have:

• Excellent verbal and written English language communication skills
• Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics
• 5+ year relevant technical experience, including internship
• C++ or C# software development experience
• Python development experience
• Ability to design, modify & troubleshoot test hardware (electrical/mechanical)
• Valid passport and ability and willingness to travel both nationally and internationally
• Able to safely lift up to 15kg (33lb)

Key Success Factors:

• Enjoys debugging and formal problem solving of hardware and software systems; identifying and correcting the root cause to prevent it from happening again
• Proven collaboration skills with cross functional teams (i.e. readily and willingly shares information and expertise with others and facilitates the exploration of ideas and solutions)
• Confident self‑starter who is comfortable working individually but know when to ask for help
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement takes an active and constructive role in quality and improvement initiatives

Nice‑to‑Have:

• Verbal and written Spanish language communication skills
• Previous experience in a production support role or manufacturing environment
• Lua/Linux software development experience
• Lean manufacturing certification or experience

Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail].