Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job ID
131474
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Casa Grande, Arizona, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Casa Grande, Arizona.

Overview

The senior manufacturing test engineer will play a lead role in advancing the goal of being a highly automated manufacturing company. The role involves working closely with external equipment suppliers and internal teams to design, program, test, and commission complex automated test systems.

Responsibilities

  • Create 3D models of test racks, panels, enclosures, and mechanical fixtures to support electrical testing of powertrain products using CATIA & Auto-CAD.
  • Design test system hardware to implement test requirements, including system layout, component selection, cabinet/rack design, and sizing of connectors and cables.
  • Ensure proper placement and mounting of instruments, harnessing, connectors, power supplies, and cooling components within the CAD design.
  • Plan and model cable paths and wiring to ensure accessibility, EMI mitigation, and serviceability.
  • Generate detailed 2D drawings, BOMs, and fabrication files for sheet metal, machining, and assembly.
  • Collaborate closely with electrical and test engineers to translate testing needs into functional mechanical layouts.
  • Incorporate airflow, cooling, and structural stability in rack and enclosure designs.
  • Use PLM or CAD data management tools to track revisions and ensure documentation accuracy.
  • Communicate design intent and mechanical requirements with fabrication vendors and assist in prototype builds.
  • Provide inputs to test station design including DUT handling and connection methods.
  • Manage test equipment sourcing, build, and validation by internal and external teams.

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in developing automated test equipment for manufacturing

Requirements

  • Detailed knowledge of electrical & electronics circuits and components, cables and connectors.
  • Ability to design electrical schematics using AutoCAD or Eplan.
  • Knowledge and experience in developing test system hardware using National Instruments platforms such as PXI, cDAQ, cRIO.
  • Expertise in developing test application software using one or more software tools such as NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, NI Veristand, Python, Arduino IDE, MATLAB.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols like Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN etc.
  • Ability to use electrical test equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, etc. for validation and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA etc. is a plus.
  • Strong organization skills – tracking schedule and open items, creating meeting agendas and minutes.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company.

Shift

8am-5pm PST, Mon-Fri, onsite



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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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