Manufacturing Test Engineer

Location: Boise, ID

 This is an onsite role in our Boise, Idaho location. All work will be performed on location at the HydroPoint offices in Boise; remote work assignments are not an option.

Position Summary

The Test Engineer supports manufacturing and operations through hands-on build support, test execution, and process development for UL‑certified hardware products. This role is focused on increasing manufacturing capacity by providing strong floor-level execution, test support, documentation ownership, and continuous process improvement.

This position is well suited for an early‑career to intermediate engineer with prior manufacturing or hardware experience who is comfortable operating independently on the production floor while working under the direction of senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

1) Production & Build Support

• Support pilot builds, engineering builds, and production ramp activities.
• Author, maintain, and improve build plans, travelers, routings, and work instructions to ensure repeatability and clarity.
• Partner closely with engineering technicians to ensure materials, fixtures, and documentation are prepared and available for builds.
• Provide first‑level troubleshooting and triage support during builds; document issues, root causes, and follow‑up actions.
• Act as a day‑to‑day manufacturing engineering presence on the production floor to relieve capacity constraints on senior engineers.

2) Test & Validation

• Maintain and develop end‑of‑line (EOL) test applications in C# and Python
• Execute environmental testing, including thermal, humidity, soak, and functional cycling tests.
• Support refinement and execution of test protocols in collaboration with senior engineering staff.
• Maintain test setup documentation and ensure correct configuration and version control.
• Verify correct firmware and software loading and ensure test data integrity.
• Aggregate, analyze, and report production and test data to identify trends and support corrective and preventive actions.

3) Process, Quality & Compliance

• Develop, update, and maintain manufacturing work instructions, routings, and assembly documentation.
• Support UL labeling, traceability, and compliance documentation requirements.
• Participate in engineering change activities, ensuring documentation and process updates are properly implemented.
• Lead or co‑lead small continuous improvement projects focused on yield, throughput, quality, and cost.
• Participate in internal audits and quality system activities as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, hardware, or production engineering environment.
• Ability to code in C# and Python
• Knowledge and understanding of electronic components and circuits.
• Proficient working from schematics and engineering documentation, test procedures and specifications
• Hands‑on experience supporting production builds, pilot runs, or manufacturing ramp activities.
• Experience authoring and maintaining work instructions, travelers, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electro‑mechanical or electronic assemblies.
• Experience supporting production test activities and interpreting test results.
• Comfort with firmware loading and common electronic test equipment.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (UL or similar compliance standards preferred).

Desired Characteristics

• Located within commuting distance of Boise, ID.
• Willingness to travel to Petaluma, CA for initial onboarding and periodic cross‑site collaboration (up to ~25% initially).
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on production floor environment.
• Able to operate with moderate autonomy while closely aligning with engineering priorities and direction.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and effective at closing the loop on issues and documentation.

About HydroPoint

HydroPoint is the leader in smart water management solutions, helping companies to maximize water savings, reduce operating costs, minimize business risks, and achieve sustainability goals. An EPA WaterSense^® Partner of the Year, the company combines the latest in IoT technology, data analytics, and automation to optimize irrigation, flow management, and leak detection across an entire site. HydroPoint solutions deliver visibility and control for a broad range of commercial, government, education, and community applications. Located in the San Francisco North Bay, HydroPoint has been helping the world save, and not waste, water for more than 15 years. Our mission is to make the best and most efficient use of our world's most important resource.

HydroPoint provides a competitive compensation package including salary, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, and comprehensive health benefits.

HydroPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. HydroPoint participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000