Test Engineer - Plainwell Area

Job Description:

Test Engineer | Plainwell, MI

Salary Range: $70,000 - $107,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in test engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Plainwell seeking experienced Test Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Plainwell seeking Test Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for manufacturing processes and products.
• Design and build test fixtures and automated test equipment.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure testability and quality.
• Document test procedures, results, and defect reports.
• Perform Gage R&R studies and maintain calibration of test equipment.
• Implement and maintain quality control systems and methodologies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in test engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in developing and debugging automated test scripts using languages like Python, C#, or LabVIEW.
• Strong understanding of data acquisition systems, sensor technologies, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with various testing methodologies, including functional, performance, stress, and reliability testing for manufactured products.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications to design appropriate test fixtures and procedures.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Test Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Software Test Engineer, Automation Test Engineer, SDET, Software Development Engineer in Test, QA Automation Engineer, Senior Test Engineer, Principal Test Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at ;br>
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
Resume
Data
Offers
Support
Test Scripts
Development
Debugging
Calibration
ROOT
Assurance
Salary
Hiring
Partnerships
Electrical Engineering
Recruiting
Compensation
Mechanical Engineering
Reliability
Software Development
R
Quality Control
Manufacturing
Quality Assurance
Specifications
Automation
C#
Computer Science
Preparation
Software
Testing
Design
Engineering
Python
Science
Training

Salary Package:
$ 70,000.00 - 107,000.00 (US Dollar)