Staff Test Engineer: Hardware Test & NPI Leadership

AMETEK; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking a Staff Test Engineer to lead hardware and system-level test solutions, driving transition from R&D to scalable manufacturing. You will design fixtures, automate tests, and improve yield while ensuring quality and compliance across global operations.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and 2–5 years in hardware test/NPI environments, with hands-on experience in test system deployment and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 2–5 years experience in hardware test or NPI environments.
• Experience designing and deploying production test systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in NPD to integrate test strategies into product designs.
• Design and deploy production test systems (fixtures, instrumentation, automation).
• Drive root cause failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Define standardized test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Develop, document, and maintain test procedures and test fixtures, including automated test solutions where appropriate.
• Drive yield, cycle time, and efficiency improvements.
• Support transfer of product assembly and test processes to other regions.
• Prepare and maintain engineering change notices (ECNs) and related documentation.

Skills

Hardware testing

System-level testing

Test automation

Diagnostics

Electronics instrumentation

ECAD/MCAD tools

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

AMETEK is seeking a Staff Test Engineer to lead hardware and system-level test solutions, driving transition from R&D to scalable manufacturing. You will design fixtures, automate tests, and improve yield while ensuring quality and compliance across global operations.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and 2–5 years in hardware test/NPI environments, with hands-on experience in test system deployment and troubleshooting.