Test Engineer – Grand Haven Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Haven, MI is seeking a Test Engineer to help advance quality across manufacturing environments. The role focuses on performing functional and environmental tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with design and production teams to resolve defects.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have hands-on experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition, and test planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field.
• Experience writing test plans and procedures for manufactured products.
• Hands-on with data acquisition and test instrumentation.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Write and maintain test procedures for production hardware.
• Build and troubleshoot test fixtures and test stations.

Skills

Test Automation

Data Acquisition

Schematic Reading

Statistical Analysis

Documentation

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Python

C#

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition tools

Automated test systems

Job description

Job Description:

Test Engineer | Grand Haven, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 – $108,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as a test engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Grand Haven area seeking experienced 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 Grand Haven in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Grand Haven area that seek skilled Test Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Write and maintain test procedures for production hardware.
• Build and troubleshoot test fixtures and test stations.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field.
• Experience writing test plans and procedures for manufactured products.

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Test Automation Access Support Test Scripts Product Quality Development Six Sigma Operations Assurance Analysis Powershell Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Test Cases Programming Languages Reliability Software Development Continuous Improvement Quality Control Manufacturing Quality Assurance Automation Programming C# Computer Science Preparation Data Analysis Software Testing Design Engineering Python Science

Salary Package:

$ 71,000.00 – 108,000.00 (US Dollar)