Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer — Automation & LabVIEW

WIL Williams Controls Industries Inc; 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. in Portland, OR is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a team developing and sustaining electrical test systems and automated manufacturing equipment, including EOL testers and robotic/PLC‑based automation cells.

You will perform requirements definition, detailed design, system integration, and production support, with hands‑on wiring, panel assembly, LabVIEW apps, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure testability and manufacturability in new product

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related engineering field.
• 3–5+ years in manufacturing test, electrical validation, or automation in production.
• Hands‑on skills building and troubleshooting test equipment incl. wiring, panels, instrumentation.
• Familiarity with PLC/HMI systems and industrial robotics from a hardware perspective.
• Experience with LabVIEW is a plus; able to map I/O and document work.

Responsibilities

• Support development and integration of EOL testers and automation systems.
• Build electrical test equipment including harnesses, wiring, and panels.
• Develop and maintain LabVIEW test applications and NI hardware integration.
• Assist with automation integration including PLC interfaces and robot I/O.
• Troubleshoot electrical schematics, software, fixtures, and instrumentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, yield, and test methods.

Skills

Electrical test

Automation

Industrial control

Schematic reading

HMI/PLC familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLC/HMI systems

Industrial robots

LabVIEW/NI

Job description

Williams Controls Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a team developing and sustaining electrical test systems and automated manufacturing equipment, including EOL testers and robotic/PLC‑based automation cells.

You will perform requirements definition, detailed design, system integration, and production support, with hands‑on wiring, panel assembly, LabVIEW apps, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure testability and manufacturability in new product