Test Engineer

Job Title:

Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to develop and deploy manufacturing test equipment, software, and data systems supporting the production of our breakthrough energy storage technology. The role involves close collaboration with Product Development, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, MES, and Operations teams to create robust test solutions for new products, process changes, and factory expansion initiatives.

Responsibilities

+ Design and maintain scalable test software, intuitive GUIs, and operator workflows for cell, module, and pack-level manufacturing.

+ Develop, deploy, and validate production test equipment, fixtures, PLCs, and instrumentation architectures for new product introductions.

+ Integrate test software and hardware seamlessly with MES, databases, factory automation platforms, and traceability systems.

+ Collaborate with EHS to design safe test systems utilizing interlocks, barriers, and lockout/tagout procedures for high-voltage environments.

+ Work with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to define test requirements, support factory expansions, and co-own PFMEAs and control plans.

+ Implement automated data collection, validation, and reporting while maintaining strict revision control for software and deployment packages.

+ Lead root-cause investigations and resolve complex hardware, software, and process failures during commissioning and production ramps.

+ Create technical documentation-including test procedures, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides-and support operator training.

Essential Skills

+ 5+ years of experience developing automated test systems in manufacturing, product development, or industrial environments.

+ Proficiency in at least one programming language such as LabVIEW, Python, C#, C++, Go, or similar.

+ Experience establishing test architectures, software frameworks, processes, and standards that enable long-term growth and operational scalability.

+ Experience integrating instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, and automated test equipment.

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Experience with industrial and embedded communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, Ethernet-based protocols, UART, SPI, I2C, Protobuf, or similar technologies.

+ Familiarity with electrical test methodologies and troubleshooting techniques.

+ Demonstrated ownership of complete test systems from concept through deployment.

+ Experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.

+ Experience integrating manufacturing test systems with MES, databases, or enterprise software systems.

+ BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience developing and scaling manufacturing test systems from prototype, pilot, or low-volume production environments into high-volume manufacturing.

+ Experience supporting new factory launches, production ramp activities, or capacity expansion initiatives.

+ Experience working with embedded systems, microcontrollers, embedded Linux platforms, or battery management systems.

+ Familiarity with firmware validation, hardware-software integration, and communication protocol troubleshooting.

Work Environment

This role is based at a 550,000-square-foot facility in Weirton, WV-an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This facility serves as a hub for high-volume battery production and is a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Weirton, WV.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $76.92/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Weirton,WV.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

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