Senior Hardware Manufacturing Test Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Test Engineer to design and deploy robust end‑of‑line test systems for high‑volume electronics and electromechanical assemblies. You will own test strategy, diagnose faults, and guide suppliers and engineers through design reviews and acceptance testing.

You will lead installation, validation, and calibration across manufacturing sites, develop standardized test methods, and mentor junior engineers while supporting NPI and DFT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years in manufacturing test engineering, hardware validation, or end‑of‑line test system development
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, PLCs, and test instrumentation
• Experience reading and reviewing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Proven ability to design and deploy complex test systems in high‑volume manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of robust EOL test systems for high‑volume manufacturing
• Own end‑to‑end test strategy including coverage, fault isolation, and diagnostics
• Guide test equipment suppliers and internal stakeholders through reviews and acceptance testing
• Drive installation, commissioning, and validation of test stations on the manufacturing floor
• Develop standardized test methodologies, documentation, and calibration strategies
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and system‑level failures to improve OEE
• Analyze large test data to reduce false failures and improve yield
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards during audits
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams
• Mentor Associate and mid‑level Test Engineers
• Support NPI and DFT initiatives and drive corrective actions on production launches
• Travel 50% of the time may be required

Skills

Test system design

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Industrial automation

Hardware validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NI LabVIEW

Python

CANoe

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of robust EOL test systems for complex electronic and electromechanical assemblies, ensuring scalability and reliability for high‑volume manufacturing.
• Own end‑to‑end test strategy including test coverage definition, fault isolation, and diagnostic capability to meet quality, cost, and throughput targets.
• Serve as the technical focal point for test equipment suppliers and internal stakeholders, guiding specifications, design reviews, supplier selection, and acceptance testing.
• Drive installation, commissioning, and validation of test stations on the manufacturing floor, including site readiness, prove‑out, and production handoff.
• Develop and enforce standardized test methodologies, documentation practices, and calibration strategies across manufacturing programs.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting of complex hardware, software, and system‑level test failures, minimizing downtime and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Analyze large‑scale test data to identify systemic issues, reduce false failures, improve yield, and influence product and process design decisions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, quality, and industry standards, acting as a subject‑matter expert during audits and reviews.
• Partner closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure products are manufacturable and testable.
• Mentor and technically guide Associate and mid‑level Test Engineers, providing design feedback, best practices, and career development support.
• Support NPI and design‑for‑test (DFT) initiatives, proactively identifying risks and driving corrective actions before production launch.
• Travel 50% of the time may be required in this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, hardware validation, or end‑of‑line test system development.
• Strong understanding in industrial automation, PLCs, and test instrumentation, with hands‑on experience using tools such as NI LabVIEW, Python, CANoe, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to design and deploy complex test systems in high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to read, create, and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to independently drive projects, manage competing priorities, and influence technical decisions.