Test Engineer – East Lansing Area

The Pivot Group Careers; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in East Lansing, MI is actively seeking Test Engineers to join a network of manufacturing companies in the area.

As a Test Engineer, you will write and maintain test procedures, build fixtures, run functional and environmental tests, and collaborate with design and production teams to resolve defects.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field, with hands-on data acquisition experience and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field.
• Experience writing test plans and procedures for manufactured products.
• Hands-on work with data acquisition and test instrumentation.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis of test results.
• Strong written documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain test procedures for production hardware.
• Build and troubleshoot test fixtures and test stations.
• Run functional and environmental tests on manufactured products.
• Analyze test data and document failures in reports.
• Work with design and production teams to resolve defects.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment on the floor.
• Support root cause analysis for field and line failures.
• Train technicians on test methods and equipment use.

Skills

Test procedures

Data acquisition

Test instrumentation

Schematics/read drawings

Statistical analysis

Documentation

Report writing

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field

Tools

Python

Data acquisition systems

Test instrumentation

Job description

Job Description:

Test Engineer | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $73,000 – $110,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in test engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the East Lansing area seeking Test Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Test Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around East Lansing in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Okemos, Haslett, Perry, and Laingsburg.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the East Lansing area seeking experienced Test Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• Write and maintain test procedures for production hardware.
• Build and troubleshoot test fixtures and test stations.
• Run functional and environmental tests on manufactured products.
• Analyze test data and document failures in reports.
• Work with design and production teams to resolve defects.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment on the floor.
• Support root cause analysis for field and line failures.
• Train technicians on test methods and equipment use.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field.
• Experience writing test plans and procedures for manufactured products.
• Hands-on work with data acquisition and test instrumentation.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis of test results.
• Strong written documentation and reporting skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Certification in quality or testing methods.
• Experience with automated test systems and scripting.
• Knowledge of environmental and reliability testing standards.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a high-volume production environment.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Manufacturing Test Engineer, Product Test Engineer, Validation Engineer, Quality Test Engineer, Hardware Test Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Test Development Engineer, Process Test Engineer

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Required Skills:

• Resume
• Data
• Offers
• Support
• Calibration
• ROOT
• Assurance
• Analysis
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Reliability
• Quality
• Control
• Manufacturing
• Automation
• Computer
• Science
• Preparation
• Data
• Analysis
• Testing
• Maintenance
• Design
• Engineering
• Python
• Science
• Training

Salary Package:

$ 73,000.00 – 110,000.00 (US Dollar)