Manufacturing Engineer (automated test systems)

• This position is focused on developing, deploying, and supporting manufacturing test equipment, software platforms, and data systems used for production operations and factory expansion initiatives.

• The role involves designing scalable test architectures, integrating instrumentation and automated test equipment, developing software solutions, and connecting manufacturing test systems with MES, databases, and factory automation platforms.

• The engineer will collaborate closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, MES, and Engineering teams to support new product introductions, production ramp activities, and high-volume manufacturing operations.

• This position requires a combination of software development, hardware integration, manufacturing test expertise, and hands-on troubleshooting capabilities to support reliable, scalable, and production-ready test solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Test System Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable manufacturing test architectures for production environments

• Develop test software, operator interfaces, and automated workflows supporting manufacturing operations

• Create robust test solutions for cell, module, and system-level production testing

• Establish software frameworks, standards, and best practices that support long-term scalability

Hardware Integration & Automation

• Develop, deploy, and validate automated test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and control systems

• Integrate data acquisition systems, sensors, PLCs, and communication interfaces

• Support hardware-software integration activities across manufacturing test environments

• Ensure test systems meet reliability, throughput, and quality requirements

Manufacturing Systems & Data Integration

• Integrate test systems with MES platforms, databases, factory automation systems, and traceability tools

• Develop automated data collection, validation, reporting, and analytics capabilities

• Manage software version control and deployment processes

• Ensure manufacturing data integrity and traceability across production operations

New Product Introduction & Factory Scale-Up

• Support introduction of new products, process changes, and manufacturing expansion initiatives

• Develop test strategies that support production ramp-up and high-volume manufacturing

• Participate in factory launch and capacity expansion projects

• Ensure test systems are scalable, repeatable, and production-ready

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead investigations of hardware, software, instrumentation, and process-related issues

• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing test failures during commissioning and production

• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability and uptime

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and manufacturing performance

Safety, Validation & Compliance

• Collaborate with EHS teams to develop safe testing environments, especially for high-voltage systems

• Support implementation of interlocks, barriers, lockout/tagout procedures, and safety controls

• Participate in PFMEAs, Control Plans, validation activities, and risk assessments

• Ensure compliance with manufacturing, safety, and quality requirements

Documentation & Training

• Create and maintain test procedures, troubleshooting guides, work instructions, and deployment documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. Minimum 5+ years of experience developing automated test systems in manufacturing, industrial, or product development environments., + Highly technical engineer who enjoys owning complete test systems from concept to production deployment

• Comfortable moving between software development, hardware troubleshooting, and manufacturing support

• Strong systems thinker capable of understanding interactions between equipment, software, data, and operations

• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor during launches and commissioning activities

• Thrives in fast-paced environments with evolving manufacturing challenges

• Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams

• Demonstrates high ownership and accountability for technical deliverables

Must Have:

• 5+ years of experience developing automated test systems

• Strong programming experience with at least one language:

• Python Lab

• VIEW

• C#

• C++ Go

• Similar programming language

• Experience integrating instrumentation, DAQ systems, and automated test equipment

• Experience developing complete test solutions from concept through deployment

• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software systems

• Experience integrating manufacturing systems with MES, databases, or enterprise software platforms

• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet-based protocols, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.)

• Experience leading technical projects and influencing cross-functional teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Good to Have:

• Manufacturing test experience in battery, energy storage, automotive, or electronics environments

• Experience supporting factory launches and production ramp-up activities

• Embedded systems or microcontroller experience

• Embedded Linux exposure

• Battery Management System (BMS) experience

• Firmware validation experience

• PFMEA and Control Plan development

• PLC programming and industrial automation experience

• High-voltage testing environments

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As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

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