Senior Mfg Test Engineer (SW/MECH/Limbs/Links)

Agility Robotics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Equity

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Agility Robotics seeks a Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead the design and deployment of robust test infrastructure for electronic, embedded, and control subsystems. You will drive DFT/DFM integration, mentor junior engineers, and partner with Design, Systems, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to enable scalable, high‑volume production of robotics systems.

You will own test platforms lifecycle, from requirements to sustainment, and supervise root cause analysis and data‑driven

Qualifications

• 7+ years in test project design and implementation in electronics or embedded systems.
• Experience leading end-to-end manufacturing test system development in robotics or similar fields.
• Strong Python programming, automation, instrumentation control, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with ECAD/read schematics and DFT/DFM principles.

Responsibilities

• Own the architectural design of manufacturing test systems across multiple product lines.
• Define automated production test strategies to maximize coverage and throughput.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions using test data.
• Mentor engineers, create test documentation, and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Test design

Electronics

Embedded systems

Test automation

Python

C++

DFT/DFM

Altium

Linux/RTOS

HIL testing

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

Python

C++

Altium

Linux

ECAD tools

Job description

Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer with deep expertise (Seven or more years in test project design and implementation.) in electronics, embedded systems, and production test strategy. In this role, you will lead the development and optimization of robust, scalable test infrastructure to ensure the performance, quality, and reliability of our robotic systems. You will mentor junior engineers, drive best practices across the test organization, and act as a technical liaison between cross-functional teams including Design, Systems, Firmware, and Manufacturing. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the design and manufacturability of cutting‑edge robotic systems from early concept through high-volume production.

About the Work

• Serve as the technical owner and architect for manufacturing test systems supporting electrical, embedded, and control subsystems across multiple product lines.
• Define and drive automated production test strategies for embedded hardware, maximizing coverage, repeatability, traceability, and throughput.
• Partner with Design, Systems, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to embed Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) principles early in product development.
• Own the full lifecycle of manufacturing test platforms, including requirements definition, hardware and software development, deployment, validation, and long-term sustainment.
• Lead root cause analysis and failure investigations by analyzing test data, identifying trends, and driving corrective and preventive actions at the system level.
• Provide technical leadership during New Product Introduction (NPI) by establishing scalable, production-ready test strategies from EVT/DVT through ramp and steady‑state production.
• Define and uphold test documentation standards, ensuring clear, maintainable specifications, procedures, and technical records for test equipment and processes.
• Mentor and technically guide manufacturing test engineers and technicians, elevating test rigor, design quality, and engineering best practices.
• Develop and deploy tools for test data collection, visualization, database integration, and automated reporting to support real-time manufacturing and quality decisions.
• Ensure manufacturing test processes align with internal quality systems and applicable industry standards.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7+ years of test design experience. Need to have defined, designed, built, debugged, correlated and implemented multiplex complex mixed signal manufacturing test solutions. Demonstrated ownership of complex electronic, electro‑mechanical or embedded system test solutions.
• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end test system development in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics manufacturing environments. Need to be able to communicate your leadership, skills, projects and decisions clearly.
• Strong proficiency in test software development (Python preferred), including automation, instrumentation control, and data analysis. Our test programs are thousands of lines of OO Python, strong transferable C+ skills are acceptable.
• Electrical and electronic circuit design experience, Fluent ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and layouts and quickly analyze their function and how to test/debug those circuits. ECAD tools (Altium preferred) required.
• Hands‑on experience designing, deploying and supporting manufacturing test fixtures, harnesses, and production test stations.
• Familiarity with Linux‑or RTOS‑based systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing methodologies.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems and communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, EtherCAT).
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams through technical leadership and sound engineering judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present complex technical concepts, write work instructions, write reports and communicate data in a useful manner. Ability to train and mentor manufacturing staff.
• Strong hands‑on, builder mindset—you are comfortable troubleshooting hardware and software on the factory floor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to safety‑critical or regulated product development environments.
• Background in robotics or highly integrated mechatronic systems.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

This position requires regular hands‑on interaction with test equipment, circuit boards, and diagnostic tools in both lab and production environments. Occasional physical effort such as walking, lifting equipment, or standing for extended periods may be required.

Location

• This is an onsite position at our Salem office.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi‑state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$126,000 — $164,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full‑time employees:

• 401(k) Plan:Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity:Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage:100% company‑paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long‑term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date:Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well‑Being Support:Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off:
  • Exempt Employees:Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
  • Non‑Exempt Employees:10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On‑Site Perks:Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Parental Leave:Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Work Environment:A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
• Growth Opportunities:Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance:Provided for eligible roles.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus:Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third‑party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.