Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Curtiss-Wright; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Job summary

Williams Controls Inc., a Curtiss-Wright business unit, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Portland, OR to design, integrate, and sustain electrical test systems and automated manufacturing equipment.

You will contribute to requirements, detailed design, system integration, and production support for EOL stations and robotics/PLC-based automation cells. A hands-on engineer, you’ll build wiring harnesses, panels, fixtures, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 3–5+ years in manufacturing test or automation in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience building/testing equipment, wiring, panels, instrumentation.
• Read/author electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Support development and integration of EOL testers and automation systems.
• Build electrical test equipment including harness fabrication and panel assembly.
• Develop LabVIEW-based test applications and NI hardware integration.
• Assist automation integration with PLC interfaces and robot I/O.
• Troubleshoot electrical schematics, software, and fixtures to improve uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement: cycle-time reduction and root-cause analysis.
• Create and update documentation including schematics, BOMs, work instructions, PM plans.

Skills

Electrical test equipment

Harness fabrication

PLC/HMI systems

LabVIEW basics

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

NI hardware

MS Office

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will join an experienced group responsible for developing and sustaining electrical test systems and automated manufacturing equipment. This role contributes to requirements definition, detailed design, system integration, and production support for EOL test stations and robotic/PLC‑based automation cells.

The role includes hands‑on equipment build activities such as wiring harnesses, panel layout, fixture assembly, and hardware/software integration alongside developing documentation, troubleshooting electrical/mechanical issues, and optimizing system performance. Collaboration with design engineering ensures testability and manufacturability are embedded early in new product introductions.

Location: Portland, OR

Salary Range: $94 ,700 - 110,000 per year

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

• Support development and integration of EOL testers and automation systems by contributing to design reviews, executing assigned development tasks, and collaborating with the Principal Manufacturing Engineer to align with functional, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and assemble electrical test equipment including harness fabrication, wiring, instrumentation setup, panel assembly, fixture installation, and system checkouts.
• Develop and maintain LabVIEW‑based test applications and integrate NI hardware such as DAQ, cDAQ, and cRIO; implement modular code and proper documentation.
• Assist with automation integration, including PLC interfaces, handshaking signals, robot I/O, vision/part‑presence checks, and equipment verification steps.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving electrical schematics, software, fixtures, instrumentation, and electromechanical systems to ensure high uptime and repeatable test performance.
• Perform continuous improvement activities such as cycle‑time reduction, first‑pass yield improvements, test method optimization, and robust root‑cause investigations.
• Create and update documentation: schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, work instructions, test methods, preventive maintenance plans, and validation records.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree ideally in Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering field
• 3-5+ years in manufacturing test, electrical validation, or automation engineering within a production environment.
• Hands‑on experience building and troubleshooting test equipment, including wiring, harnessing, electrical panels, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with PLC/HMI systems and industrial robots from a hardware integration perspective (no advanced programming required).
• Exposure to LabVIEW/NI platforms is a plus (ability to assist with I/O mapping or minor edits), but not required.
• Strong ability to read/author electrical schematics, create wiring diagrams and fixture documentation; practical knowledge of ESD, electrical safety, and machine guarding principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; effective at cross‑functional alignment and mentoring.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and version control/documentation practices.

Who We Are

Williams Controls Inc., a business unit of Curtiss-Wright manufactures products such as electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic throttle controls, configurable joysticks, adjustable pedal systems, sensors, hand controls and armrest systems for use on all types of commercial vehicles. The products are the legacy of the Williams Controls company founded in 1937 and acquired by Curtiss-Wright in 2012. Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-industrialgroup.com/About/Williams-Controls

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information