Lead Test Engineer - Manufacturing Systems

Akkodis is seeking a Lead Test Engineer – Manufacturing Systems for a client located in Memphis, TN. This is a Direct hire Position. Ideally looking for a candidate with experience in the electrical equipment manufacturing industry

Pay Range: $140K - $150K/year; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Lead hands-on testing, test system development, test execution, and validation activities for manufacturing processes, products, and engineering systems.
• Investigate test failures, production issues, and system-level defects to identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Apply structured root cause analysis methodologies, such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot test applications, automation scripts, and test utilities using C# and C++.
• Use SQL to query, analyze, and validate test data, identify trends, and investigate recurring failures.
• Analyze test results, failure patterns, and performance data to improve product quality, test coverage, reliability, and manufacturing yield.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Design Engineering, Software Engineering, and Production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and improve test procedures, test plans, troubleshooting guidelines, and technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities to automate testing, reduce manual effort, improve test repeatability, and optimize manufacturing test processes.
• Support verification and validation activities, equipment troubleshooting, and test process qualification as required.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, review test methodologies, and establish consistent engineering practices across the team.
• Participate in building and expanding a 12-member engineering team, including identifying hiring needs, interviewing candidates, and supporting onboarding and knowledge transfer.
• Communicate testing progress, significant failures, RCA findings, and improvement initiatives to engineering leadership and relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in test engineering, manufacturing engineering, product testing, test automation, or a closely related engineering field.
• Strong hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, failure investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in C# and C++ for test application development, automation, debugging, or engineering support.
• Experience using SQL for test data extraction, analysis, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate complex technical failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Experience working with manufacturing processes, test equipment, production systems, or engineering validation environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and support technical decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring engineers.
• Previous involvement in hiring, onboarding, or developing engineering teams.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks, data analysis tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with statistical analysis, process improvement, FMEA, CAPA, or other quality engineering methodologies.
• Familiarity with hardware-software integration, automated test systems, and manufacturing diagnostics.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Punit Pathak at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include, but are not limited to:

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· 401(k) with match

· Medical insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision assistance

· Paid Time Off

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