CareerPlan

Senior Mfg Test Engineer (SW/MECH/Limbs/Links)

SalemFull-time$126k–$164k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Architect and lead the development of robust, scalable manufacturing test infrastructure for robotic systems, ensuring performance, quality, and reliability from concept through high-volume production.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer (Hardware/Embedded Systems)

Builds

Automated production test platforms, fixtures, harnesses, and test stations for electrical, embedded, and control subsystems.

Domain

Robotics / Mechatronics / Manufacturing

Required skills

Test project design and implementation, Embedded systems testing, Test software development (Python), Electrical circuit design and schematic analysis, ECAD tools (Altium), Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, Communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, EtherCAT), Root cause analysis, Cross-functional technical leadership

Preferred skills

Robotics or mechatronic systems background, Safety-critical product development experience, Linux or RTOS (FreeRTOS) familiarity, C++ programming

Technologies

Python, C++, Altium, FreeRTOS, I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, EtherCAT

Responsibilities

Define and drive automated production test strategies for embedded hardware; Own the full lifecycle of manufacturing test platforms; Partner with Design and Manufacturing teams to embed DFT and DFM principles; Lead root cause analysis and failure investigations; Provide technical leadership during New Product Introduction (NPI); Develop tools for test data collection and automated reporting; Mentor manufacturing test engineers and technicians.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities