Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Test

Lead the planning, design, specification, and implementation of advanced electrical, instrumentation, and test systems used in manufacturing and laboratory environments.

Serve as the connection point between equipment project teams and test platform developers—ensuring clear communication, accurate requirements, and effective deployment of new capabilities

Introduce and scale technologies that transform equipment and product verification data into actionable insights for operations and quality teams.

Assess sensor technologies and test methods to ensure reliable process capability and compliance with quality requirements, while proposing new approaches when needed.

Partner with product design teams to integrate Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Testability (DFT) into part development.

Evaluate competing technologies and identify the best solution aligned with performance, cost, and application needs.

Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to junior engineers and cross-functional partners, especially in equipment design, testing strategies, and component selection.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

7+ years hands on & relevant test or controls engineering experience with electrical, instrumented manufacturing equipment and processes in a large-scale manufacturing environment

Desired Characteristics:

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Experience with new product introduction (NPI), including systems integration and developing equipment interfaces

Successful design and deployment of factory equipment for data exchange, AutoID systems (barcode, RFID), and discrete/analog I/O

Proficient in operating systems (Windows, Linux), software programming concepts, and distributed architectures (server/client, pub/sub, security, web reporting)

Creative thinker with a proven track record of envisioning and executing future test system solutions

Self-motivated curiosity extending beyond immediate responsibilities

Skilled in root-cause analysis and troubleshooting unknown issues to implement corrective actions

Knowledgeable in instrumentation technologies: electrical, fluid, and visual inspection

Experience managing electromechanical equipment procurement projects, including specification development, supplier selection, technical reviews, installation, and qualification

Strong project tracking and detailed planning skills

Ability to work effectively in large cross-functional teams and across organizational levels

Excellent oral and written communication skills; capable of providing status updates and training other engineers on electrical standards

Proven ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and decision-making for company benefit

Willingness to travel to satellite facilities for equipment deployment

Experience with Lean manufacturing principles

Ability to implement Agile processes and Test-Driven Development methodologies

Proficient in troubleshooting and using MS SQL databases

Experienced with electrical equipment CAD platforms (Solidworks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical)

Fluency in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, including 802.3, 802.11, STP, DNS, DHCP, Subnets, VLAN, VPN, MQTT, OPC-UA, HTTP, Firewalls, and protocol analysis (Wireshark)

Understanding of data encoding schemes: XML, JSON, Protobuf

Experience with Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related technologies

Skilled in deploying computer systems for rapid feasibility demonstrations (single-board computers, Docker containers, virtual machines)

Working knowledge of data analysis platforms such as MiniTab, SAS, R, Jupyter Notebook, or equivalents

Six Sigma Certification

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