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:   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.     Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. Minimum 4+ years of experience developing automated test systems in manufacturing, industrial, or product development environments. 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:    4+ years of experience developing automated test systems    Strong programming experience with at least one language:    Python and/or 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   All 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.