Manufacturing Test Engineer
$100,000–$100,000 year
On-site · Benicia, California, United States
Job Summary
Manufacturing Test Engineer responsible for designing, developing and supporting manufacturing test stands and production test systems, including LabVIEW-based data collection, controls integration, and documentation. Work across engineering and manufacturing to troubleshoot, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement. Requires LabVIEW applications, PLCs/HMIs, electrical control panels up to 480 VAC, AutoCAD Electrical schematics, NFPA 70/79 compliance, industrial networking, and travel up to 15-20%. U.S. citizenship or qualified U.S. person is required; position located in Benicia, CA.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
- 3 Years of hands on experience in manufacturing automation, industrial controls, or production test environments
- Demonstrated experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs in an industrial or manufacturing setting
- Proven experience developing and maintaining LabView applications for automated test systems and data collection
- Hands on experience designing, building, and troubleshooting electrical control panels, including systems up to 480 VAC (single and three phase)
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 79 electrical safety standards
- Proficiency in creating and maintaining electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
- Experience using version control tools for automation and test software
- Strong troubleshooting skills across sensors, instrumentation, analog, digital signals, field devices, and electro-mechanical systems
- Strong ability to support manufacturing production environments and other internal and external departments as needed
- Working knowledge of industrial networking, including TCP/IP over Ethernet
- Knowledge of compressed and flammable gas safety
- Experience integrating instrumentation and mechanical components (sensor, pumps, valves, etc.) into automated systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
- Ability to travel 15-20% of the time based on business need
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship or qualified U.S. Person per ALU 22CFR 120.15; may require ability to obtain DOD security clearance
Additional Requirements
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15. May require the ability to obtain DOD security clearance.
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