Manufacturing Test Engineer I

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As a Manufacturing Test Engineer I (Software), you will help develop and maintain the automated software test systems that ensure Innoflight's products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability before they launch into mission-critical applications. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll build Python-based automation tools, troubleshoot production test issues, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Industrialization, Software, and Hardware Engineering teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

• Develops Automated Test Software: Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining automated manufacturing test software and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) that support reliable production testing.
• Creates Python Test Automation: Develops and modifies Python-based test scripts that interface with automated test equipment (ATE), laboratory instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and units under test.
• Troubleshoots Production Issues: Supports investigation of manufacturing test failures by collecting test data, identifying software or hardware issues, and assisting with root cause analysis.
• Improves Manufacturing Performance: Analyzes production test results and recommends improvements that enhance test efficiency, product quality, and First Pass Yield (FPY).
• Maintains Production Test Systems: Supports deployment and maintenance of scalable manufacturing test solutions while documenting software updates, test procedures, and configuration changes.
• Collaborates Across Engineering: Partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialization, Software, and Hardware Engineering teams to support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness.
• Supports Manufacturing Operations: Provides technical support to manufacturing technicians by maintaining automated test software and assisting with issue resolution.
• Drives Continuous Improvement: Participates in design reviews, production readiness activities, and continuous improvement initiatives while expanding expertise in manufacturing automation.

• Software Test Automation: Building and maintaining Python-based automation tools that improve manufacturing testing efficiency.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Investigating software and hardware issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
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  Collaboration:
  
  Working effectively with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Analytical Thinking: Interpreting production data and identifying opportunities to improve quality, reliability, and manufacturing performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1 or more yearsof experience in software development, test automation, manufacturing engineering, ATE, or a related engineering environment (internships/co-ops considered).
• Working knowledge of Python programming.
• Basic understanding of software debugging, scripting, and automated test methodologies.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation, embedded hardware, ATE, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Exposure to Linux, SQL databases, version control systems, or automated test frameworks is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

The starting base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 per year
, depending on the candidate’s job-related…