Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Test

haier; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Test to lead the design and deployment of sophisticated electrical, instrumentation, and test systems across our manufacturing network. You will bridge equipment projects and test platform teams, turning data into actionable insights for operations and quality.

You will mentor engineers, drive DFMA/DFT integration, and push for scalable, cost-effective test solutions in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 7+ years hands-on test or controls engineering in a large-scale manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, specification, and implementation of advanced electrical, instrumentation, and test systems in manufacturing and lab settings.
• Act as the bridge between equipment project teams and test platform developers for clear communication and effective deployment of capabilities.
• Introduce and scale technologies that transform verification data into actionable insights for operations and quality teams.
• Assess sensors and test methods to ensure process capability and quality compliance; propose new approaches when needed.
• Collaborate with product design teams to integrate DFMA and DFT into part development.
• Evaluate technologies and select best solutions balancing performance and cost.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to junior engineers and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Test systems

Controls engineering

Lean manufacturing

Agile methods

SQL databases

CAD software

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

Solidworks Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

MS SQL

Windows/Linux

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities .

Interested in joining us on our journey?

Join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Industry 4.0 team as a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Test, where you'll help shape the future of automated test technologies across our manufacturing network. This team owns the engineering standards for electrical, automation, robotics, and test systems company-wide. Within it, the Test Systems group leads the creation and deployment of automated solutions that ensure product quality for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Run-the-Plant (RTP) initiatives-driving productivity, innovation, and cost efficiency.

Position

Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Test

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Lead the planning, design, specification, and implementation of advanced electrical, instrumentation, and test systems used in manufacturing and laboratory environments.
• Serve as the connection point between equipment project teams and test platform developers-ensuring clear communication, accurate requirements, and effective deployment of new capabilities
• Introduce and scale technologies that transform equipment and product verification data into actionable insights for operations and quality teams.
• Assess sensor technologies and test methods to ensure reliable process capability and compliance with quality requirements, while proposing new approaches when needed.
• Partner with product design teams to integrate Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Testability (DFT) into part development.
• Evaluate competing technologies and identify the best solution aligned with performance, cost, and application needs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to junior engineers and cross-functional partners, especially in equipment design, testing strategies, and component selection.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 7+ years hands on & relevant test or controls engineering experience with electrical, instrumented manufacturing equipment and processes in a large-scale manufacturing environment

Desired Characteristics:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• Experience with new product introduction (NPI), including systems integration and developing equipment interfaces
• Successful design and deployment of factory equipment for data exchange, AutoID systems (barcode, RFID), and discrete/analog I/O
• Proficient in operating systems (Windows, Linux), software programming concepts, and distributed architectures (server/client, pub/sub, security, web reporting)
• Creative thinker with a proven track record of envisioning and executing future test system solutions
• Self-motivated curiosity extending beyond immediate responsibilities
• Skilled in root-cause analysis and troubleshooting unknown issues to implement corrective actions
• Knowledgeable in instrumentation technologies: electrical, fluid, and visual inspection
• Experience managing electromechanical equipment procurement projects, including specification development, supplier selection, technical reviews, installation, and qualification
• Strong project tracking and detailed planning skills
• Ability to work effectively in large cross-functional teams and across organizational levels
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; capable of providing status updates and training other engineers on electrical standards
• Proven ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and decision-making for company benefit
• Willingness to travel to satellite facilities for equipment deployment
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to implement Agile processes and Test-Driven Development methodologies
• Proficient in troubleshooting and using MS SQL databases
• Experienced with electrical equipment CAD platforms (Solidworks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical)
• Fluency in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, including 802.3, 802.11, STP, DNS, DHCP, Subnets, VLAN, VPN, MQTT, OPC-UA, HTTP, Firewalls, and protocol analysis (Wireshark)
• Understanding of data encoding schemes: XML, JSON, Protobuf
• Experience with Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related technologies
• Skilled in deploying computer systems for rapid feasib