Test Engineer

The QTI Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The QTI Group partnered with a manufacturer in the Greater Madison area to add a Test Engineer to their team. You will develop, maintain, and improve test systems that ensure product quality and operational efficiency.

You will work hands-on with advanced manufacturing tech, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that impact performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with control systems, automated equipment, or functional test systems.
• Programming experience with LabVIEW, Python, C++, Visual Basic, or PLC platforms.
• Familiarity with PLCs and industrial control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and ability to train/train cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and improve test equipment across multiple production areas.
• Analyze test failures, troubleshoot equipment and product issues, and perform root cause investigations.
• Train assembly and technical support teams on troubleshooting techniques and testing best practices.
• Implement hardware and software enhancements to improve test efficiency, reliability, and coverage.
• Evaluate and optimize test processes to ensure quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and technical teams to develop solutions for testing challenges.
• Develop and maintain calibration, preventive maintenance, and equipment support procedures.
• Assist with pre-production testing, validation activities, and deployment of new equipment and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

C++

Visual Basic

PLC platforms

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

The QTI Group is partnering with a manufacturer based in the Greater Madison area as they look to add a Test Engineer to their team. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting production operations by developing, improving, and maintaining test systems that ensure product quality and operational efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to work hands‑on with advanced manufacturing technologies, partner with cross‑functional teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact product performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations by monitoring, maintaining, and improving test equipment across multiple production areas
• Analyze test failures, troubleshoot equipment and product issues, and perform root cause investigations.
• Train assembly and technical support teams on troubleshooting techniques, testing best practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Implement hardware and software enhancements to improve test efficiency, reliability, and coverage.
• Evaluate and optimize test processes to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and technical teams to develop solutions for manufacturing and testing challenges.
• Develop and maintain calibration, preventive maintenance, and equipment support procedures.
• Assist with pre-production testing, validation activities, and the successful deployment of new equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Mechanical, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with control systems, automated equipment, or functional test systems.
• Programming experience with tools such as LabVIEW, Python, C++, Visual Basic, or PLC platforms
• Familiarity with PLCs and industrial control systems, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to train and support cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team setting.