Test Development Engineer in Canby

Milwaukee Electronics is a trusted electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partner with more than 70 years of experience helping customers bring innovative products to market. We support leading industrial and technology companies through engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing, and flexible production solutions. Guided by our core values — One Team, Take Ownership, Seek to Serve, and Go Beyond — we are committed to accelerating our customers’ success through collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

SUMMARY

The Test Development Engineer is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of manufacturing test solutions for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA). This role serves as the primary liaison between customer design teams and internal test engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure effective development of ICT (In-Circuit Test) solutions, test fixtures, and production test strategies. This position is based in Canby, Oregon and works closely with our Test Engineering teams located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Tecate, Mexico to support new product introductions and production test readiness across multiple manufacturing sites. The Test Development Engineer collaborates with customer engineering teams, internal test engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure products are designed for testability and manufacturing test solutions are successfully implemented for production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serve as the primary liaison between customer design teams and internal test engineering teams to support development of manufacturing test solutions. Coordinate closely with Test Engineering teams in Milwaukee, WI and Tecate, Mexico to support ICT test development and production readiness. Manage project timelines and deliverables related to ICT test development, test fixture design, and production test readiness. Coordinate development of ICT test fixtures and test programs for PCBA assemblies. Work with customer design teams to ensure Design for Testability (DFT) requirements are incorporated into PCB designs. Collaborate with internal test engineers to define test strategies, coverage requirements, and fixture specifications. Coordinate with external development partners for fixture design and test solution development when applicable. Ensure manufacturing test solutions are ready to support prototype, pilot, and production builds. Track and resolve issues related to test development, fixture readiness, and production test performance. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) builds by ensuring test readiness and assisting with troubleshooting during early production. Facilitate communication across customer engineering teams, internal engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams. Participate in post-build reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to improve test coverage, product quality, and production yield. Document project progress and provide status updates to stakeholders across multiple manufacturing locations. Required Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related engineering discipline is required. Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, test engineering, or technical project management Experience supporting PCBA manufacturing test development, including ICT (In-Circuit Test) environments Experience coordinating test fixture development and manufacturing test solutions Experience working within an electronics manufacturing or EMS environment Experience supporting ICT test systems, flying probe testing, or automated manufacturing test environments Qualifications Experience collaborating with customer engineering teams and cross-site engineering teams Experience with Design for Testability (DFT) concepts and PCB design collaboration Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs Experience coordinating external engineering or test development partners Experience working with global or multi-site manufacturing teams Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes and electronics production environments Knowledge of manufacturing test methods including ICT and functional test Ability to coordinate cross-functional engineering teams across multiple manufacturing locations Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with customers and engineering teams Ability to interpret PCB documentation, test requirements, and manufacturing specifications Strong problem-solving and organizational skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position primarily involves computer-based work including meetings, documentation, and collaboration with engineering and customer teams. The employee may occasionally be required to stand or walk within a manufacturing environment to observe test processes or support engineering discussions. Occasional lifting of materials or equipment up to 25 pounds may be required. The ability to read technical documentation and work with computer systems for extended periods is necessary. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is primarily based in an office environment in Canby, Oregon, with regular interaction with engineering and manufacturing teams. This role requires frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams including customer design teams, test engineers, manufacturing personnel, and quality teams. The employee may periodically work within a manufacturing production environment, where exposure to electronic assembly processes, test equipment, and manufacturing machinery may occur. Appropriate safety procedures must be followed when entering production areas. The role requires ongoing coordination with test engineering teams located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Tecate, Mexico, involving regular virtual collaboration across multiple facilities and time zones. Occasional travel between company facilities or customer locations may be required. 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