NPI Test Engineer

Job Summary

The NPI Test Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and validating manufacturing test methods across robotic production lines. This role serves as the bridge between development and manufacturing, ensuring test processes are successfully deployed and sustained in production. While many changes involve software-based testing, the role is equally focused on manufacturing execution, validation, and production readiness.

• Design Transfer & Manufacturing Implementation
• Direct newly developed test methods from concept through implementation in a live production environment
• Create and update manufacturing documentation within Agile PLM
• Coordinate execution of TMV, IQ, and engineering study protocols
• Partner with Software Quality, Operations Quality, R&D, and Manufacturing teams to finalize engineering changes

• Develop and maintain scalable test methods supporting multiple robotic production lines
• Validate test performance, reliability, and repeatability in production environments
• Troubleshoot test failures and drive continuous improvements
• Develop, maintain, and scale manufacturing test systems and test methods across multiple robotic production lines

• Write, debug, and integrate Python scripts within a proprietary manufacturing test framework
• Support deployment of software-driven test processes into production
• Support test sequencing, data collection, signal analysis, and automated test controls within production test environments

• 2+ years of engineering experience developing, implementing, or validating manufacturing test methods and process changes in a commercial manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of hardware/software interactions
• Ability to read, execute, troubleshoot, and modify Python scripts used within manufacturing test systems
• Experience with computerized test equipment and fixture design
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues, challenge assumptions, and drive process improvements

• Medical device industry experience (MVP, PFMEAs, IQ Protocols, FDA Compliance)
• Gage R&R analysis (Minitab preferred)
• Hands‑on Python scripting and test automation
• Experience in capital equipment manufacturing
• Experience with robotic or automated production systems
• Familiarity with GIT, Agile PLM, MES (Camstar)
• Experience supporting products in design transfer period (R&D ? production)