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Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Marquee Staffing
  • Irvine, CA
  • $110–$130
  • Instant Apply
2 days ago

Job Description

Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer Job Summary:
  • The Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer leads the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing test processes and advanced automated test systems.
  • This role ensures product quality and reliability by designing robust test methods, developing scalable software-driven solutions, and owning the full equipment validation lifecycle, including in-house Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and IQ/OQ/PQ.
  • The role also drives technical leadership, standardization, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

$110k - $130k
Direct Hire Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead design, development, and validation of manufacturing test methods, fixtures, and complex automated test systems
  • Architect, develop, and maintain scalable test software using Python for data acquisition, execution, and analysis
  • Integrate test hardware with software platforms (DAQ systems, sensors, PLCs) and ensure system-level performance
  • Drive test automation, data integrity, and system standardization across manufacturing lines
  • Define and lead test strategy for new product introduction (NPI) and scale to production
  • Own and lead in-house Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to verify equipment functionality and performance
  • Lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), installation, and commissioning activities
  • Define and drive full validation lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ) including protocol development and execution
  • Troubleshoot complex system-level issues across hardware, software, and processes
  • Analyze large datasets using Python, SQL, or similar tools to drive yield improvement and cost reduction
  • Collaborate and lead cross-functional technical discussions with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and leadership
  • Develop and maintain test documentation, software scripts, FAT/SAT protocols, and validation reports
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, GMP)
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and test automation roadmap development
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) in Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5–8+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering
  • Advanced experience with Python programming (test automation, data analysis, equipment control)
  • Strong experience leading in-house FAT/SAT and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Deep knowledge of test equipment and systems (DAQ, sensors, PLCs, automation)
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills (5 Whys, Fishbone, DOE)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience designing custom automated equipment and test platforms
  • Strong data analytics and visualization skills (Python, SQL, Pandas)
  • Experience with MES systems and digital manufacturing integration
  • Medical device or highly regulated industry experience
  • Lean / Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred)
Key Competencies:
  • Technical leadership and system-level thinking
  • Strong software + hardware integration expertise
  • Ownership of full validation lifecycle (FAT / SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Hands-on troubleshooting across hardware and software systems
  • Strategic mindset with strong execution capability
  • Excellent cross-functional communication and leadership skills

Numbers & Facts

LocationIrvine, CA
Salary$110–$130

Skills

  • Acceptance Testingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Assembly Lineunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Biomedical Engineeringunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Computer Engineeringunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Data Setsunmatched
  • Data Visualizationunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Equipment Validationunmatched
  • FDA Requirementsunmatched
  • Functional Testingunmatched
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
  • Hardware Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Hardware-Software Integrationunmatched
  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)unmatched
  • Manufacturing Methodsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Production Testingunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Validationunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Productivity Managementunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
  • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Six Sigma Black Beltunmatched
  • Six Sigma Certificationunmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Test Automationunmatched
  • Test Designunmatched
  • Test Equipmentunmatched
  • Test Fixturesunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Test Strategyunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
  • Validation Planunmatched
  • Validation Testingunmatched

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