Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer (Contract Position)

Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, software, system, microfluidics, and quality teams to solve complex, cross-disciplinary engineering challenges. Apply strong knowledge of signal integrity, grounding, power management, and EMI/ESD mitigation. Participate in and drive design reviews, risk assessments (FMEA), and design documentation per design control processes. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 8+ years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering, including board-level design for complex electro-mechanical systems. Proven track record of supporting both new product development and sustaining engineering in a regulated environment (medical, biotech, or life sciences preferred). Proficiency with embedded systems, including microprocessors, memory interfaces, USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, CAN, etc. Strong experience with PCB bring-up, debugging, and rework, including use of lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.). Experience conducting DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews and working with contract manufacturers and suppliers. Familiarity with regulatory standards and certifications: FCC, UL, CE, ISO, and safety/reliability requirements. Experience in NPI environments, including pilot builds, production ramp, and ECO processes. Strong understanding of embedded firmware/hardware interaction; coding experience is a plus. Experience with a wide range of sensors (optical, thermal, pressure, flow, position). Deep understanding of compliance engineering, including EMC, ESD, safety, and environmental testing. Proficiency in Altium Designer or equivalent ECAD tools. Experience supporting cross-functional design transfer processes to operations and manufacturing teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse audiences.