Manufacturing Test Engineer

TrellisWare Technologies•San Diego, CA

10h•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

TrellisWare, a worldwide leader in advanced wireless communications systems, is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to join their Operations Team. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing test processes and automated test systems for TrellisWare products. The engineer will transition test solutions from product development into production, support new product introductions, and enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of existing manufacturing test systems. The position requires close collaboration with Hardware, Software, Product, Quality, and Operations teams, as well as contract manufacturing partners, to ensure products are designed for testability and that test systems consistently deliver high-quality products. This role blends hands-on test engineering, software development, manufacturing process development, data analysis, and production support. The ideal candidate is analytical, technically curious, and comfortable working across hardware and software disciplines, with a passion for understanding failures, developing practical solutions, and creating robust, repeatable manufacturing processes. Team cohesion, morale, self-improvement, and talent development are also key aspects of this role, contributing to TrellisWare's core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics or a related technical field.
1-8 years of experience
Experience developing automated test systems and/or manufacturing test processes.
Experience programming in Python, C#, VB.NET, C/C++, or similar languages.
Experience with Linux and Windows-based systems, test equipment, and automated test environments.
Strong understanding of hardware, software, product test, and manufacturing disciplines.
Strong programming and scripting skills with the ability to develop and maintain automated test software.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose complex hardware, software, and test issues.
Experience with automated test architecture, sequencing, data collection, and post-processing.
Ability to analyze test and manufacturing data and use it to drive process improvements.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and external manufacturing partners.
Strong initiative, judgment, and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to think creatively and develop practical solutions to complex manufacturing and test problems.
Champions change, promotes innovation, and demonstrates curiosity about how products and processes work.
U.S. Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing test fixtures or production test interfaces is preferred.
Experience working with contract manufacturers and supporting NPI or production launches is a plus.
Experience with RF test equipment, wireless communications products, or radio systems is strongly preferred.
Experience with databases, test data collection, and analysis is a plus.
Familiarity with RF technology, radio design, and RF test equipment is preferred.
Familiarity with embedded systems, Linux, networking, and communications technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain automated manufacturing test systems for TrellisWare products, including automated test scripts to verify product functionality and characterize key performance parameters.
Partner with Engineering to drive Design for Testability (DFT) and ensure products can be efficiently tested in production.
Design and develop test fixtures, interfaces, and supporting hardware for production testing.
Develop and maintain test infrastructure, including APIs, test sequencers, user interfaces, data collection, databases, and post-processing tools.
Program and integrate test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, radio emulators, network analyzers, RF switch matrices, and multimeters.
Transition test systems and processes from Engineering into production, ensuring test coverage, documentation, equipment, fixtures, software, and training are ready for launch.
Work with contract manufacturers to deploy, validate, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing test systems and processes.
Analyze manufacturing and test data to identify trends, improve accuracy and throughput, reduce defects, and increase first-pass yield.
Perform root cause analysis of test and manufacturing failures and implement corrective actions.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, test equipment, fixtures, and product issues encountered during production.
Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, documentation, and troubleshooting guides.
Utilize asset management tools and work with outside vendors to ensure test equipment is well stocked, maintained and calibrated.
Collaborate with Quality department to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as ISO9001 and maintain proper documentation for all testing procedures.
Work with outside vendors and internal teams to procure test equipment and materials.
Train and support contract manufacturing personnel on test systems, procedures, and troubleshooting.
Support NPI builds, pilot production, product transfers, and sustaining manufacturing activities.
Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, automation, cycle time, yield, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
Develop scalable test solutions that can be deployed across multiple products and manufacturing partners.
Contribute to continuous improvement of manufacturing and test processes, tools, and methodologies.
Perform additional duties as requested or assigned.