Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Test

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must be able to maintain such authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship. GE Appliances will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Position Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Test Location USA, Louisville, KY.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the planning, design, specification, and implementation of electrical, instrumentation, and automated test systems used in manufacturing and laboratory environments.
• Partner with equipment project teams and test platform developers to help define requirements, support integration efforts, and enable successful deployment of test capabilities.
• Contribute to the implementation of technologies that convert equipment and product verification data into actionable insights for operations and quality teams.
• Evaluate sensor technologies, instrumentation methods, and test approaches to help ensure reliable process capability and compliance with quality requirements.
• Collaborate with product design, manufacturing, quality, and controls teams to incorporate Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Testability (DFT) considerations into product and process development.
• Support the evaluation and selection of test-related technologies, components, and architectures based on application needs, performance, cost, and maintainability.
• Lead or support equipment procurement and deployment activities, including specification development, supplier coordination, technical reviews, installation, debug, and qualification.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to peers and project teams in areas related to test strategies, electrical systems, instrumentation, and equipment integration.
• Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across test systems and manufacturing processes.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field
• 5+ years of hands‑on, relevant experience in test engineering, controls engineering, or electrical/instrumented manufacturing equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), including systems integration and equipment interface development
• Experience with factory equipment data exchange, AutoID systems (barcode, RFID), and discrete/analog I/O
• Working knowledge of operating systems such as Windows and Linux, software programming fundamentals, and distributed system concepts such as server/client architecture, pub/sub, security, and web‑based reporting
• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause problem‑solving skills
• Familiarity with instrumentation technologies including electrical, fluid, and visual inspection systems
• Experience supporting electromechanical equipment projects,…