Test Engineer

The Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer supports and enhances manufacturing test systems for insulin pump products and upcoming product commercialization efforts within a regulated medical device environment. This role owns factory acceptance test systems on the production floor that verify product functionality before shipment, ensuring that each device meets stringent performance and safety requirements. The position blends manufacturing test engineering, Python-based test automation, electromechanical troubleshooting, fixture improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations. It is a hands-on role ideal for an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of hardware, software, manufacturing, and data-driven problem solving, and who is motivated by contributing to type 1 diabetes management solutions., * Own and maintain manufacturing test systems on the production floor, with a focus on factory acceptance testing systems that verify product functionality prior to shipment.

• Develop, update, and maintain Python-based test automation scripts used for test execution, equipment control, data acquisition, and test result analysis.
• Validate multiple functional criteria within automated test systems, including motor performance, current draw, mechanical assembly integrity, and overall pass/fail outcomes.
• Continuously improve existing test systems by tuning test thresholds, refining test methods, and enhancing test coverage to support product quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot test failures at the system level by diagnosing issues across hardware, software, process, and test methods, and implement robust corrective actions.
• Design, modify, and improve hardware and electromechanical test fixtures, nests, and tooling, including integration of sensors, DAQ systems, PLCs, and automation components.
• Develop and validate manufacturing test methods to ensure they are robust, repeatable, and compliant with medical device manufacturing standards and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and production teams to support new product introduction, manufacturing scale-up, and process development.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, drive root cause analysis, and recommend improvements to both test systems and manufacturing processes.
• Support documentation and validation activities for test systems, including test plans, test cases, and validation protocols for automated manufacturing test equipment.
• Participate in the design and improvement of custom automated equipment and test platforms used in the manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to digital manufacturing and integration initiatives, including interaction with MES systems or other digital tools as needed.
• Act as a proactive, hands-on problem solver on the production floor, responding quickly to issues and working closely with cross-functional teams to keep production running smoothly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5+ years of manufacturing test engineering experience, ideally with automated test systems, electromechanical products, or regulated hardware manufacturing.
• Strong Python scripting ability for test automation, including writing, modifying, and troubleshooting scripts for test execution, equipment control, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Experience developing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or improving automated manufacturing test systems in a production environment.
• Proficiency with hardware and electromechanical test fixtures, including fixtures, sensors, PLCs, DAQ systems, automation components, and test hardware integration.
• Demonstrated ability to perform system-level troubleshooting across hardware, software, process, and test method issues.
• Experience working in a medical device manufacturing or other regulated environment, with familiarity in factory acceptance testing and validation practices.
• Comfort working in a hands-on, production-floor setting and collaborating closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD tools for basic fixture, nest, or tooling modifications.
• Background in designing or improving custom automated equipment and test platforms.
• Experience with SQL, Python-based data analysis, or data visualization tools for deeper insight into test and production data.
• Familiarity with MES systems or digital manufacturing integration initiatives.
• Exposure to medical device, medtech, or similarly regulated industries; experience in other regulated sectors such as aerospace and defense may also be applicable.
• Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a growth-stage, fast-moving environment where priorities can shift and engineers are expected to be proactive and adaptable.

This is an onsite, hands-on engineering role based in Irvine, CA, supporting manufacturing operations for a medical device organization focused on type 1 diabetes management solutions. The engineer works primarily on the manufacturing floor, closely supporting production teams and test systems that ensure each product meets stringent functional and safety criteria. The environment is collaborative, fast-moving, and highly cross-functional, with frequent interaction with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations, and direct access to engineering teams when issues arise. The organization emphasizes a people-first culture and work-life balance, offering flexible work options where possible and supporting employees through different professional and personal stages of life. Many employees either live with diabetes or care for someone who does, creating a strong sense of mission and connection to the community served. The role offers exposure to process development, new product introduction, manufacturing scale-up, fixture improvement, automation, and validation work, providing technical variety and opportunities for growth. The company provides a strong benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings with matching contributions, and additional benefits designed to support employees and their families, along with potential bonus and equity opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Benefits Comprehensive medical and dental coverage FSA and HSA Plan Options, including an annual company contribution to the HSA 401(k) program with employer match Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule

Workplace Type

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