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With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer with deep expertise in electronics, embedded systems, and production test strategy. In this role, you will lead the development and optimization of robust, scalable test infrastructure to ensure the performance, quality, and reliability of our robotic systems. You will mentor junior engineers, drive best practices across the test organization, and act as a technical liaison between cross-functional teams including Design, Systems, Firmware, and Manufacturing.\nThis position offers a unique opportunity to influence the design and manufacturability of cutting-edge robotic systems from early concept through high-volume production.\nAbout the Work\nServe as the technical owner and architect for manufacturing test systems supporting electrical, embedded, and control subsystems across multiple product lines.\nDefine and drive automated production test strategies for embedded hardware, maximizing coverage, repeatability, traceability, and throughput.\nPartner with Design, Systems, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to embed Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) principles early in product development.\nOwn the full lifecycle of manufacturing test platforms, including requirements definition, hardware and software development, deployment, validation, and long-term sustainment.\nLead root cause analysis and failure investigations by analyzing test data, identifying trends, and driving corrective and preventive actions at the system level.\nProvide technical leadership during New Product Introduction (NPI) by establishing scalable, production-ready test strategies from EVT/DVT through ramp and steady-state production.\nDefine and uphold test documentation standards, ensuring clear, maintainable specifications, procedures, and technical records for test equipment and processes.\nMentor and technically guide manufacturing test engineers and technicians, elevating test rigor, design quality, and engineering best practices.\nDevelop and deploy tools for test data collection, visualization, database integration, and automated reporting to support real-time manufacturing and quality decisions.\nEnsure manufacturing test processes align with internal quality systems and applicable industry standards.\nAbout You\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).\n7+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering or related roles, with ownership of complex electro-mechanical or embedded system test solutions.\nDemonstrated experience leading end-to-end test system development in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics manufacturing environments.\nStrong proficiency in test software development (Python preferred), including automation, instrumentation control, and data analysis.\nDeep understanding of embedded systems and communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, EtherCAT).\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics and layouts; experience with ECAD tools (Altium preferred).\nHands-on experience designing and deploying test fixtures, harnesses, and production test stations.\nFamiliarity with Linux- or RTOS-based systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing methodologies.\nProven ability to influence cross-functional teams through technical leadership and sound engineering judgment.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present complex technical concepts.\nStrong hands-on, builder mindset-you are comfortable troubleshooting hardware and software on the factory floor.\nBonus Points\nExperience integrating manufacturing test systems with MES, test databases, and SPC frameworks.\nExposure to safety-critical or regulated product development environments.\nBackground in robotics or highly integrated mechatronic systems.\nLocation\nThis is an onsite position at our Salem office.\nThe final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.\nAnticipated Base Salary Range\n$125,000—$163,000 USD\nIn addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:\n 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.\nEquity: Company stock options.\nInsurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.\nBenefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.\n Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\nTime Off:Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.\nNon-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.\n\nOn-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.\nParental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.\nWork Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.\nGrowth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.\nRelocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.\nAnnual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.\nAll of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.\nAgility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.\nAgility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. 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