Sr. Manufacturing Test Systems Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

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Role Overview

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 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
• Support training of operators, technicians, and manufacturing teams
• Establish documentation standards supporting repeatable deployment and sustainment

Profile:

• 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
• LabVIEW
• 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

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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