Manufacturing Test Engineer

Title: Robotic Process Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Duration: 6+ Months

You will be responsible for:

 Manufacturing Test and System Integration Support

o Serve as the first line of technical support for the Capital System manufacturing line, responding to line-down situations and escalating issues when appropriate.

o Support manufacturing activities associated with system integration and test.

o Work directly with Manufacturing Associates and cross-functional engineering partners to identify and resolve technical issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or production continuity.

 Test Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis

o Investigate manufacturing test failures using structured troubleshooting and problem-solving methods.

o Troubleshoot test hardware, software, and system interfaces.

o Document findings, define containment actions, and partner with Test, NPI Engineering, and Quality on permanent corrective actions.

o Capture technical knowledge and recurring failure modes to improve troubleshooting consistency and reduce production downtime.

 Quality and Compliance

o Support change controls, CAPAs, NCRs, and related quality system activities.

o Participate in nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, impact assessments, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

o Ensure assigned manufacturing and documentation activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and applicable quality requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements:

 Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

 0-4 years of relevant engineering experience. Internship, co-op, academic project, research, or laboratory experience may be considered.

 Hands-on experience with engineering testing, system integration, scripting, or technical

troubleshooting through academic or professional work.

 Ability to interpret test results and systematically troubleshoot hardware, software, and system-level failures.

 Basic scripting experience, preferably with Python, and the ability to read and debug scripts.

 Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.

 Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Quality, NPI Engineering, and R&D partners.

 Ability to work 100% onsite

Preferred Qualifications:

 Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, automated test systems, data acquisition tools, SQL, or manufacturing data analysis.

 Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems, robotic systems, complex capital equipment, or integrated hardware/software products.

 Exposure to a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace, or automotive.

 Familiarity with change controls, CAPAs, NCRs, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.

 A hands-on, ownership-oriented approach and the ability to respond with urgency to production issues while maintaining quality and compliance."