Manufacturing Test Engineer

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for:

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Location: Casa Grande, Arizona (100% onsite)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week (No OT)

Role Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer supports the mission of achieving highly automated manufacturing. This role works with external equipment suppliers and cross-functional internal teams—Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance—to design, program, test, and commission complex automated test systems used in manufacturing.

Candidate Value Proposition

• Be part of a cutting-edge automotive design and development team.
• Significant growth opportunity through hands-on work with advanced test technologies.
• Opportunity to gain international exposure working with overseas partners.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years in test engineering or related manufacturing automation roles.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Performance Measure: Quality and reliability of work delivered.

Top Hard Skills Required

1. 2 years developing automated test equipment for manufacturing.
2. 2 years launching automated test systems on high-volume production lines.
3. Experience testing electric vehicle powertrain components (preferred).

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve test specifications and change requests from design engineering.
• Analyze test sequences, parameters, cycle times, and process flows.
• Design test system hardware, including system layout, cabinet/rack designs, component selection, connectors, and cable sizing.
• Develop modular test applications with intuitive GUIs; integrate databases for test parameters and data logging; implement user access controls.
• Provide input on DUT handling, interface methods, and station-level control system integration.
• Collaborate with controls engineers to develop station sequences and failure-mode responses.
• Manage sourcing, build, and validation of test equipment—internal or external.
• Create RFQs, select suppliers, and track deliverables.
• Develop commissioning and validation plans, including GR&R, red rabbits, and failure-mode simulations.
• Launch test systems on manufacturing lines and monitor performance.
• Train maintenance and operations teams on troubleshooting and error recovery.
• Work with data visualization teams to create dashboards.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic circuits, components, connectors, and cables.
• Ability to design electrical schematics using AutoCAD or Eplan.
• Experience with National Instruments platforms: PXI, cDAQ, cRIO.
• Proficiency in test application development using:
• NI LabVIEW, TestStand, Veristand
• Python, MATLAB, Arduino IDE
• Familiarity with communication protocols: Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment: oscilloscopes, power analyzers, multimeters, etc.
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage schedules, tasks, and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 3–5 years developing automated test equipment.
• Experience launching automated test systems in high-volume manufacturing.
• EV powertrain testing experience is a plus.

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

We’d love to hear from you! Please click apply with your most current resume and anything else you’d like us to know about you – commute preferences, desired work environments, etc. You should also feel free to call Saurav at 408-400-2332 or email me at saurav@maxonic.com