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Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Agility Robotics· Operations
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Salem, OR$125k - $163kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer responsible for leading development and optimization of robust, scalable test infrastructure for robotic systems, mentoring engineers, and aligning test practices with Design-for-Test and Design-for-Manufacturing principles from concept to high-volume production.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical owner and architect for manufacturing test systems supporting electrical, embedded, and control subsystems across multiple product lines.
  • Define and drive automated production test strategies for embedded hardware, maximizing coverage, repeatability, traceability, and throughput.
  • Partner with Design, Systems, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to embed DFT and DFM principles early in product development.
  • Own the full lifecycle of manufacturing test platforms, including requirements definition, hardware and software development, deployment, validation, and long-term sustainment.
  • Lead root cause analysis and failure investigations by analyzing test data, identifying trends, and driving corrective and preventive actions at the system level.
  • Provide technical leadership during New Product Introduction (NPI) by establishing scalable, production-ready test strategies from EVT/DVT through ramp and steady-state production.
  • Define and uphold test documentation standards, ensuring clear, maintainable specifications, procedures, and technical records for test equipment and processes.
  • Mentor and technically guide manufacturing test engineers and technicians, elevating test rigor, design quality, and engineering best practices.
  • Develop and deploy tools for test data collection, visualization, database integration, and automated reporting to support real-time manufacturing and quality decisions.
  • Ensure manufacturing test processes align with internal quality systems and applicable industry standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering or related roles, with ownership of complex electro-mechanical or embedded system test solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end test system development in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics manufacturing environments.
  • Strong proficiency in test software development (Python preferred), including automation, instrumentation control, and data analysis.
  • Deep understanding of embedded systems and communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, EtherCAT).
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and layouts; experience with ECAD tools (Altium preferred).
  • Hands-on experience designing and deploying test fixtures, harnesses, and production test stations.
  • Familiarity with Linux- or RTOS-based systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing methodologies.
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams through technical leadership and sound engineering judgment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present complex technical concepts.
  • Strong hands-on, builder mindset—you are comfortable troubleshooting hardware and software on the factory floor.

Skills

Required:Test software developmentEmbedded systemsDFT/DFM principlesTest fixtures & harnessesDocumentation
Nice to have:ECAD tools

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan with 6% company match
  • Equity: Company stock options
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance
  • Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible PTO and holidays (12 holidays, winter shutdown)
  • On-site catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks
  • Generous paid parental leave programs
  • Flexible work arrangements culture
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance for eligible roles
  • Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles
Last updated Aug 6, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Agility Robotics

Industrial Humanoid Automation | Agility

Industrial Humanoid Automation | Agility's humanoid robots are deployed today in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. Proven automation for industrial environments.

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