Test Systems Architect

Chemelex is seeking a Test Systems Architect to define, modernize, and scale the software and control architectures used across our manufacturing test fixtures and validation systems.

This role operates at the system architecture level, defining how automated test systems are structured, integrated, and deployed across the factory. The Test Systems Architect will establish standards for software, hardware interfaces, and data systems, and will partner closely with Controls Engineers to implement these architectures on production equipment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in hardware, firmware, and software design for automated test systems and is capable of translating complex system requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions. This role complements the Controls Engineer function by providing architectural direction and technical leadership for fixture control systems and test infrastructure., * Define and own the architecture for automated test systems, including software frameworks, hardware abstraction, interfaces, and standards for sequencing, communication, and data acquisition. Drive modular, reusable designs.

• Architect test control and data handling systems. Define interfaces across PLCs, embedded systems, instrumentation, and PC applications. Guide technology selection for long-term maintainability.
• Lead system-level integration of sensors, motion, instrumentation, and DUTs. Ensure reliable communication across industrial protocols and clear separation between real-time controls and supervisory software.
• Partner with Controls Engineers to deploy systems in PLC/HMI/SCADA environments. Support commissioning and troubleshooting. Align with plant-wide controls and data infrastructure.
• Define data models and workflows linking test results to product genealogy. Integrate with MES and analytics platforms to enable yield, reliability, and root cause analysis.
• Assess and modernize legacy systems, reducing technical debt while maintaining production continuity. Improve diagnostics and long-term supportability.
• Serve as technical authority for test systems. Mentor engineers and collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and Product Engineering.

• Master's degree (Or Bachelors + 5 YOE) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5-10 years of experience in automated test systems, hardware/software integration, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in hardware, firmware, and software co-design for automated systems.
• Experience developing and architecting test systems, including data acquisition and instrumentation integration.
• Proficiency in one or more programming environments such as Python, C#, C/C++, or LabVIEW.
• Experience integrating PLC-based control systems with higher-level software applications.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols including OPC UA, MQTT, Ethernet/IP, and serial interfaces.
• Experience designing scalable software architectures and structured data systems.
• Strong understanding of system reliability, diagnostics, and maintainability in production environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate system requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems and deploying standardized architectures across multiple platforms is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with MES integration, data pipelines, and analytics in manufacturing environments is preferred.

Chemelex's pay scale is based on the expected range of compensation for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range: $107,100 - $198,900

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation.

At Chemelex:

We protect places of progress through electric excellence.

Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything.

Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions - defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.

• Experts with empathy
• Explorer mindset
• Example for others
• Exceptional impact

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world's critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments - from industrial plants and data centers to people's homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.