Manufacturing Test Software Engineer

Design develop and maintain the software automation systems and production infrastructure used to manufacture program calibrate and verify Clients products.

This position owns the software that operates factory programming stations production test fixtures calibration systems and end-of-line manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities include developing automated manufacturing software integrating with electronic instrumentation maintaining production traceability systems and improving manufacturing quality reliability and throughput.

This role works closely with embedded software electrical mechanical manufacturing and quality engineering teams to ensure products are efficiently manufactured and thoroughly tested throughout their lifecycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Design develop test and maintain software for manufacturing test fixtures and production equipment.

Own all software used to manufacture program calibrate and verify Clients products.

Develop automated production tests for printed circuit boards subassemblies and completed robotic systems.

Develop software used to program embedded processors Linux systems microcontrollers EEPROMs and other programmable devices.

Design and implement production test sequences pass/fail criteria automated diagnostics and manufacturing workflows.

Integrate software with manufacturing equipment including power supplies oscilloscopes digital multimeters electronic loads relay controllers programmers barcode scanners label printers RF test equipment and other electronic instrumentation.

Develop software that communicates with embedded devices using USB Ethernet UART SPI I²C CAN JTAG SWD and other hardware interfaces.

Collect store and manage manufacturing test results calibration data serial numbers firmware versions and production traceability information.

Investigate manufacturing failures determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

Improve manufacturing throughput product quality and production yield through software automation.

Develop reusable software frameworks for manufacturing and production testing.

Develop engineering tools to assist with hardware bring-up production debugging and failure analysis.

Create and maintain manufacturing software documentation operating procedures and test specifications.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following.

Proficiency in Python.

Strong software architecture and maintainable software design skills.

Experience developing automated manufacturing production or hardware test software.

Experience working in a Linux environment.

Experience communicating with embedded systems using USB Ethernet UART SPI I²C CAN JTAG SWD or similar interfaces.

Experience interfacing with electronic test equipment such as SCPI VISA PyVISA or similar frameworks.

Experience designing software that integrates with production fixtures and manufacturing equipment.

Experience with databases production traceability systems or manufacturing data collection.

Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills involving both hardware and software.

Experience with Git and modern software development practices.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to independently lead projects from concept through deployment.

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required to perform the essential duties of the position in a satisfactory manner.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

3 years of professional manufacturing software development experience.

Proficiency in Python.

Experience developing software on Linux.

Experience developing automated test manufacturing or production software.

Experience interfacing with embedded hardware.

Experience with common hardware communication interfaces such as USB Ethernet UART SPI or I²C.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with C and/or C.

Experience with embedded Linux systems.

Experience with robotics or autonomous systems.

Experience with microcontroller firmware development.

Experience with OpenCV or basic image processing.

Experience developing graphical user interfaces using PySide PyQt or similar frameworks.

Experience with SQL SQLite PostgreSQL or manufacturing databases.

Experience with Docker and CI/CD systems.

Familiarity with Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

Experience supporting contract manufacturing operations.

Security Clearances: There is no security clearance required at this time but applicant must be capable of working in the United States and obtaining a security clearance if required.

Education/Experience: Bachelor of Science in manufacturing engineering computer science computer engineering electrical engineering or equivalent experience.

Language Ability: Ability to read analyze and interpret technical documentation engineering drawings electrical schematics manufacturing procedures and software specifications. Ability to write technical documentation and effectively communicate with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Math Ability: Ability to perform engineering calculations analyze manufacturing data and solve technical problems encountered during software development and production testing.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve complex hardware and software integration problems involving embedded systems manufacturing equipment and automated production test systems.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of standard office software Linux development environments source control systems scripting languages integrated development environments issue tracking systems and manufacturing software tools.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical office environment.

Electrical lab environment.

Manufacturing floor.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to sit or stand for up to four hours at a time.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.