What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer - Industrial Manufacturing - Chelmsford, MA position at Michael Page?
- Work on advanced electronic products from design to production.
- Drive test innovation with strong cross-functional collaboration.
Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization specializing in high-reliability electronic products for a diverse customer base. With a strong focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement, the business invests in leading-edge technology and engineering talent to deliver exceptional outcomes. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture where technical expertise is valued, professional development is encouraged and cross-functional teamwork is central to success.
Job Description
The Test Engineer will:
- Develop, maintain and enhance In-Circuit Test (ICT), Functional Test (FCT) and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) processes.
- Collaborate with customers and external development partners to design and implement effective test solutions.
- Provide Design for Test (DFT) recommendations to improve product manufacturability and test coverage.
- Manage test development projects, including requirements gathering, documentation, scheduling, deployment and ongoing support.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to improve yields, reliability and overall production performance through data-driven analysis.
- Support new product introduction activities, including fixture implementation, program validation and test readiness reviews.
- Troubleshoot test equipment and complex electronic assemblies to component level where required.
- Deliver training and technical guidance to test technicians and production personnel.
- Drive automation initiatives to improve process efficiency, data collection and workflow compliance.
- Establish and maintain testing procedures, controls and documentation within a regulated quality environment.
- Review engineering changes, deviations and technical documentation to support successful production launches.
- Ensure equipment, systems and processes comply with applicable quality and safety requirements.
The Successful Applicant
The successful Test Engineer will be an experienced engineer with a strong background in electronic test engineering and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Requirements Include
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Previous experience supporting electronic manufacturing or production testing environments.
- Knowledge of ICT, FCT and ESS development, implementation and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Design for Testability (DFT) methodologies and test plan reviews.
- Strong understanding of analogue and RF circuits.
- Familiarity with JTAG boundary scan testing and device programming.
- Experience with functional test development and verification at board, chassis or system level.
- Ability to diagnose faults at component level using oscilloscopes, multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
- Exposure to new product introduction (NPI) activities.
- Strong organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-motivated approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Full health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Generous PTO
- 11 paid holidays
- Great company culture with room for career growth
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
Quote job ref: JN-102026-7124163
Salary : $10,000 - $130,000