Manufacturing Test Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.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.When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.Overview: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.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 DevelopmentDesign, develop, and maintain scalable manufacturing test architectures for production environmentsDevelop test software, operator interfaces, and automated workflows supporting manufacturing operationsCreate robust test solutions for cell, module, and system-level production testingEstablish software frameworks, standards, and best practices that support long-term scalabilityHardware Integration & AutomationDevelop, deploy, and validate automated test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and control systemsIntegrate data acquisition systems, sensors, PLCs, and communication interfacesSupport hardware-software integration activities across manufacturing test environmentsEnsure test systems meet reliability, throughput, and quality requirementsManufacturing Systems & Data IntegrationIntegrate test systems with MES platforms, databases, factory automation systems, and traceability toolsDevelop automated data collection, validation, reporting, and analytics capabilitiesManage software version control and deployment processesEnsure manufacturing data integrity and traceability across production operationsNew Product Introduction & Factory Scale-UpSupport introduction of new products, process changes, and manufacturing expansion initiativesDevelop test strategies that support production ramp-up and high-volume manufacturingParticipate in factory launch and capacity expansion projectsEnsure test systems are scalable, repeatable, and production-readyTroubleshooting & Root Cause AnalysisLead investigations of hardware, software, instrumentation, and process-related issuesTroubleshoot complex manufacturing test failures during commissioning and productionImplement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability and uptimeSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and manufacturing performanceSafety, Validation & ComplianceCollaborate with EHS teams to develop safe testing environments, especially for high-voltage systemsSupport implementation of interlocks, barriers, lockout/tagout procedures, and safety controlsParticipate in PFMEAs, Control Plans, validation activities, and risk assessmentsEnsure compliance with manufacturing, safety, and quality requirementsDocumentation & TrainingCreate and maintain test procedures, troubleshooting guides, work instructions, and deployment documentationSupport training of operators, technicians, and manufacturing teamsEstablish documentation standards supporting repeatable deployment and sustainmentProfile: Highly technical engineer who enjoys owning complete test systems from concept to production deploymentComfortable moving between software development, hardware troubleshooting, and manufacturing supportStrong systems thinker capable of understanding interactions between equipment, software, data, and operationsHands-on problem solver who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor during launches and commissioning activitiesThrives in fast-paced environments with evolving manufacturing challengesStrong communicator who can collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teamsDemonstrates high ownership and accountability for technical deliverablesMust Have: 5+ years of experience developing automated test systemsStrong programming experience with at least one language:Python Lab VIEW /C# /C++ /Go /Similar programming languageExperience integrating instrumentation, DAQ systems, and automated test equipmentExperience developing complete test solutions from concept through deploymentExperience troubleshooting hardware and software systemsExperience integrating manufacturing systems with MES, databases, or enterprise software platformsFamiliarity with industrial communication protocols (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet-based protocols, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.)Experience leading technical projects and influencing cross-functional teamsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fieldGood to Have:Manufacturing test experience in battery, energy storage, automotive, or electronics environmentsExperience supporting factory launches and production ramp-up activitiesEmbedded systems or microcontroller experienceEmbedded Linux exposureBattery Management System (BMS) experienceFirmware validation experiencePFMEA and Control Plan developmentPLC programming and industrial automation experienceHigh-voltage testing environmentsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.