Test Engineer – Kalamazoo Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking Test Engineers to support manufacturers in and around Kalamazoo, MI. This network places professionals in roles that emphasize test methods, fixtures, and data-driven quality improvements, often with opportunities across Michigan’s manufacturing regions.

Ideal candidates have experience with test plans, data acquisition, and reading engineering drawings, with a Bachelor’s in engineering.

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

• Train technicians on test methods and equipment use.
• 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.

Skills

Test automation

Data acquisition

Engineering analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Quality control

Manufacturing experience

Education

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

Tools

C#

Python

Job description

Job Description:

Test Engineer | Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $70,000 – $107,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a test engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Galesburg, Comstock, Oshtemo, and Parchment.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Kalamazoo area seeking Test Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Train technicians on test methods and equipment use.


• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.


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

Bonus Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental and reliability testing standards.


• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Process Test Engineer, Manufacturing Test Engineer, Product Test Engineer, Validation Engineer, Quality Test Engineer, Hardware Test Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Test Development 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 Product Quality Lean Manufacturing Instrumentation Six Sigma ROOT Operations Assurance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Process Improvement Compensation Reviews Quality Control Manufacturing Quality Assurance Automation C# Preparation Software Testing Design Engineering Python Communication

Salary Package:

$ 70,000.00 – 107,000.00 (US Dollar)