Manufacturing Test Engineer III

Wabtec•Germantown, MD

12d•$68,900 - $98,200•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team to develop and maintain tools, fixtures, and software that automate the testing of industrial electronics products. You will support both internal and external manufacturing and repair facilities, helping ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
3 to 6 years of relevant engineering experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely.
Self-motivated, results-oriented professional with a commitment to quality, continuous learning, and teamwork.
Experience developing test software using C, C++, C#, Python, Bash, NI TestStand, LabVIEW, or similar scripting and automation tools.
Experience working with Linux or Unix-based operating systems, including real-time operating systems such as QNX or FreeRTOS.
Knowledge of electronic circuits and hands-on experience using diagnostic equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, and other electronic test instruments.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Lean, and Manufacturing Support teams to develop strategies, align resources, and drive execution.
Research, define, design, analyze, and validate production test solutions for new products.
Design, develop, and maintain test fixtures, tools, and software used for board-level and system-level manufacturing testing.
Create and maintain production support documentation, including test procedures and fixture documentation.
Develop and maintain expertise in relevant company and industry standards related to electronics verification and validation.
Support initiatives that drive standardization and continuous improvement across manufacturing test platforms.
Assist in the development of test requirements, specifications, project plans, and engineering documentation.
Design and develop production test software, scripts, and fixtures to validate manufacturing hardware.
Create and maintain production support documentation, including test procedures and fixture documentation.
Review engineering designs for completeness, accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with technical requirements.
Investigate product failures and implement corrective actions.
Partner with suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
Train manufacturing personnel on new or updated test processes, equipment, and procedures.