Test Development Engineer

FCT Test Development EngineerDuration: 6-months contract-to-hirePay Rate: $65-75 per hourInterview Process: 1 virtual interview with hiring managerStart Date: ASAPWhy It's OpenBrand new position created to add engineering capacity as the Manufacturing Test Engineering organization expands.Team is responsible for defining the overall manufacturing test architecture, technologies, methodologies, and specifications used across production environment.Increasing scope of work requires additional hands-on engineering support to develop, deploy, validate, and maintain manufacturing test systems.Team is currently designing and building the test architecture framework that will be deployed across multiple manufacturing stations and contract manufacturers (CMs) both domestically and internationally.Need additional support to help validate software frameworks, test strategies, and manufacturing test equipment before deployment into the field.About the TeamTeam owns the manufacturing test architecture for electronics and battery systems.Responsible for defining manufacturing test technologies, test methodologies, test coverage requirements, and validation standards.Supports approximately 15 different manufacturing test stations and levels throughout the production process.Works closely with Electrical Engineering, Firmware, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external contract manufacturers.Team partners with external consultants and vendors to deploy manufacturing test systems globally.Mission / About the RoleSeeking a hands-on FCT Test Development Engineer to develop, deploy, and support automated manufacturing test systems used to validate electronic assemblies and system-level products. This engineer will help execute the test architecture defined by the Manufacturing Test Engineering team, developing Functional Circuit Test (FCT) and End-of-Line (EOL) solutions that ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturability as scales production. This is a highly execution-focused role requiring strong expertise in LabVIEW, TestStand, manufacturing automation, embedded communication protocols, and production test development.Top 3 Qualifications / Responsibilities:Develop automated manufacturing test systems using NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand. Design, build, troubleshoot, and deploy FCT and EOL test stations for production environments.Support manufacturing test architecture and test execution. Implement test specifications, test coverage requirements, acceptance criteria, and validation methodologies defined by the Manufacturing Test Engineering team.Develop and validate production-ready test solutions. Work with internal engineering teams, external vendors, and contract manufacturers to ensure test systems are scalable, reliable, and ready for deployment globally.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Test DevelopmentDevelop automated manufacturing test applications using NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand.Create and maintain functional test sequences for PCBAs and system-level assemblies.Design and support automated test fixtures and test equipment integration.Architecture & Test ReviewsReview manufacturing test specifications and test architecture documentation.Provide technical feedback and identify opportunities to improve test coverage and reliability.Collaborate with senior engineers to validate manufacturing test frameworks and software tools.Manufacturing SupportSupport NPI builds, production ramp activities, and manufacturing troubleshooting.Investigate test failures and perform root cause analysis.Improve test station uptime, diagnostics, and manufacturing efficiency.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Electrical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.Coordinate with external vendors and contract manufacturers on test equipment deployment and validation activities.Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).Required Qualifications / Must-Haves:3+ years of manufacturing test engineering experience (5+ preferred).Strong hands-on experience with: NI LabVIEW & NI TestStand (biggest must-have).Experience developing automated manufacturing test systems.Experience supporting Functional Circuit Test (FCT) and/or End-of-Line (EOL) testing.Understanding of embedded and manufacturing communication protocols such as: CAN / CAN-FD, SPI, I2C, Iso SPI, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP.Experience working with automated test instrumentation: DAQs, Power supplies, Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Electronic loads.Experience with manufacturing automation and production test environments.Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.Preferred Qualifications / Nice-to-Haves:NI VeriStandHardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing experience.Python scripting and automation.Experience using Python to analyze manufacturing test data and identify trends/correlations.Experience integrating test systems with MES platforms and production databases.Familiarity with AOI, AXI, ICT, or Flying Probe inspection technologies.Experience with Minitab, MSA, or statistical process analysis tools.CLD or CLA LabVIEW certifications.The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)