Manufacturing Test Engineer

Overview

Manufacturing Test Engineer – on site in Austin, Texas. Reports to the Operations Manager. Supports the design, deployment, and maintenance of production test systems in Operations. Performs technical, multi-disciplinary work to improve manufacturing quality, performance, and throughput, and acts as a liaison between Operations and R&D.

• Support the design, deployment, and maintenance of production test systems.
• Troubleshoot test stand issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Product Management, and cross-functional teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using VES Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Support new product introduction and transfer from R&D to Operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience designing, deploying, or supporting production test systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes, with the ability to read PCBA schematic diagrams to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and test-system issues.
• Experience with automated testing and test equipment used in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality and process control tools (e.g., pFMEA, Gauge R&R).
• Experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation, work instructions, and SOPs.

• Familiarity with test software design.
• Familiarity with PCBA design principles and design-for-test (DFT) concepts.
• Experience using bench test equipment such as digital multimeters, power supplies, and source measurement units.
• Experience with mechanical engineering tools, CAD, or related software.

• Ownership & visibility:
  Play a key role in a growing operation with immediate impact.
• Cross-functional exposure:
  Work directly with R&D, operations, and engineering teams.
• Career progression:
  Build a foundation for broader manufacturing or engineering leadership roles.

Kipp & Zonen is part of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. The compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 USD per year, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and 401(k) for eligible employees. The specific compensation and benefits are at the Company’s sole discretion and may be modified.

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