Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer – Automation

base-power; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Base is seeking a Test Engineer to facilitate the deployment, sustaining, and improvement of automated manufacturing test systems for battery backup production. You will ensure products meet world-class expectations in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You will lead uptime improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform data analysis with VOC input, and support deployment across production lines while driving continuous reliability and efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical test systems design.
• Exposure to a wide variety of test and automation systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, data acquisition, safety, and I/O devices.
• Hands-on experience designing and building end-of-line and functional test systems.
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Understanding of grid simulators, RLC power manipulation, inverter operations, and power system controls.
• Ability to read and understand software code (e.g., TestStand, LabVIEW, Python, Golang, C, C++).
• Experience with CAN bus communications and ability to interpret traces.
• Basic proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Siemens).
• Effective at summarizing/presenting data for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead uptime, cycle time and FPY improvements on manufacturing test equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test equipment meets expectations.
• Perform preemptive data analysis and VOC discussions to understand challenges post deployment.
• Serve as a key contact for design team and site operations with system-level understanding.
• Build and validate test equipment, deploy to production lines, and ensure seamless handoff to production.
• Provide ongoing troubleshooting support for testers after deployment.
• Support equipment troubleshooting and qualification during development and ramp-up.

Skills

Electrical test design

Test automation

Linux

Windows

Python

LabVIEW

Golang

C/C++

CAN bus

PLC programming

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TestStand

Allen-Braley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Base is seeking a Test Engineer to facilitate the deployment, sustaining, and improvement of automated manufacturing test systems for battery backup production. You will ensure products meet world-class expectations in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You will lead uptime improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform data analysis with VOC input, and support deployment across production lines while driving continuous reliability and efficiency gains.