Manufacturing Test Engineer

TrellisWare's Operations Team is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing test processes and automated test systems for TrellisWare products. This role will bring test solutions from product development into production, support new product introductions, and improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of existing manufacturing test systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing test processes and automated test systems; Bring test solutions from product development into production; Support new product introductions; Improve performance, reliability, and scalability of existing manufacturing test systems; Work closely with Hardware, Software, Product, Quality, Operations, and contract manufacturing partners; Implement and maintain automated manufacturing test systems and test scripts; Partner with Engineering to drive Design for Testability (DFT); Design and develop test fixtures, interfaces, and supporting hardware; Develop and maintain test infrastructure including APIs, test sequencers, user interfaces, data collection, databases, and post-processing tools; Program and integrate test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, radio emulators, network analyzers, RF switch matrices, and multimeters; Transition test systems and processes from Engineering into production; Work with contract manufacturers to deploy, validate, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing test systems; Analyze manufacturing and test data to improve accuracy, throughput, reduce defects, and increase first-pass yield; Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions; Troubleshoot hardware, software, test equipment, fixtures, and product issues; Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, documentation, and troubleshooting guides; Collaborate with Quality department for ISO9001 compliance; Procure test equipment and materials; Train and support contract manufacturing personnel; Support NPI builds, pilot production, product transfers, and sustaining manufacturing; Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, automation, cycle time, yield, reliability, and efficiency; Develop scalable test solutions; Contribute to continuous improvement; Perform additional duties as requested; Travel about 15% of the time

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics or a related technical field; 1-8 years of experience; Experience developing automated test systems and/or manufacturing test processes; Experience programming in Python, C#, VB.NET, C/C++, or similar languages; Experience with Linux and Windows-based systems, test equipment, and automated test environments; Strong understanding of hardware, software, product test, and manufacturing disciplines; Strong programming and scripting skills with the ability to develop and maintain automated test software; Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose complex hardware, software, and test issues; Experience with automated test architecture, sequencing, data collection, and post-processing; Ability to analyze test and manufacturing data and use it to drive process improvements; Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and external manufacturing partners; Strong initiative, judgment, and ability to prioritize multiple projects; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Attention to detail and commitment to quality; Ability to think creatively and develop practical solutions to complex manufacturing and test problems; Champions change, promotes innovation, and demonstrates curiosity about how products and processes work; U.S. Citizenship; Willing to travel about 15% of the time; Ability to meet physical demands including sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and required vision abilities; May be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Nice to have

Experience developing test fixtures or production test interfaces is preferred; Experience working with contract manufacturers and supporting NPI or production launches is a plus; Experience with RF test equipment, wireless communications products, or radio systems is strongly preferred; Experience with databases, test data collection, and analysis is a plus; Familiarity with RF technology, radio design, and RF test equipment is preferred; Familiarity with embedded systems, Linux, networking, and communications technologies is preferred