Manufacturing Test Engineer

Description

• Develop and implement test systems, designing, building, and maintaining automated test systems for robotic mechanical subsystems.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and systems engineering to specify testing requirements and establish validation protocols in a production environment.
• Analyze production testing, monitoring test outcomes to identify failure modes, conducting root-cause analysis, and proposing corrective actions.
• Design mechanical components for test stations, creating fixtures and mechanical setups for testing robot parts using CAD tools like SolidWorks or NX.
• Focus on robot mechanical subsystems, testing critical components such as motors, actuators, and mechanical assemblies for performance, precision, and alignment.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, continuously improving test practices and tools.
• Define mechanical test requirements, determining what needs to be tested and establishing methods, tools, and processes for testing.

Requirements

• Experience with embedded firmware, software testing, and communication protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, CAN Bus, EtherCAT, and SQL.
• Familiarity with test systems and product validation.
• Proficiency in firmware, electrical engineering, design, and test engineering.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME) or Electrical Engineering (EE) with strong mechanical testing experience.
• Skills in C++, Python, and CAD tools like SolidWorks or NX.
• Background in robotics or highly integrated mechatronic systems preferred.
• Exposure to safety-critical product development and regulatory compliance standards.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments.
• 5-7+ years of relatable experience.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), test result databases, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Familiarity with Altium for design work.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation benefits
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Salem,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Medical, dental & vision

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance