Manufacturing Test Development Engineer, AR - MTAC
$117,300–$160,000 year
On-siteCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Develop and sustain automated test systems for electro-mechanical sub-assemblies across internal factories and contract manufacturing sites to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness and minimize downtime. Design custom test fixtures, validate test sequences using frameworks like NI TestStand and LabVIEW, and troubleshoot failures to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions. Optimize test coverage, reduce false reject rates, and execute script updates, instrument calibrations, and fixture retrofits with minimal supervision. Own escalated test-floor incidents as the technical point of contact while participating in on-call rotations and mentoring junior engineers. Travel up to 30% to support global manufacturing sites.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of professional experience in manufacturing test engineering, automated test development, or sustaining test support within a production environment
- Proven experience developing, debugging, or maintaining automated test systems using frameworks such as NI TestStand, LabVIEW, or equivalent
- Strong background in troubleshooting electro-mechanical assemblies, including the ability to read and debug electrical schematics and interpret mechanical engineering drawings
- Demonstrated experience performing root cause analysis (RCA) and driving corrective actions
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to define technical requirements and deliver robust automated test solutions
- Travel up to 30% to support global manufacturing sites
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test development or automated test system engineering in a High-Volume Manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience testing Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), including In-Circuit Test (ICT) systems, Flying Probe, and benchtop electrical debugging down to the component level
- Familiarity with applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) tools to optimize test automation, enhance failure analysis, or generate manufacturing data insights
- Proficiency in test scripting and programming languages, specifically Python, alongside NI LabVIEW/TestStand
- Functional expertise in industry-standard quality and reliability tools (e.g., 5-Why, 8D problem solving, Control Plans, and Measurement System Analysis/Gage R&R)
- Experience managing and collaborating with vendors and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) across multiple sites or international locations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; highly self-motivated with the ability to resolve complex problems independently and collaboratively within a team environment
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