Test Engineer - Paw Paw Area

Job Description:

Test Engineer | Paw Paw, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $108,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in test engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Paw Paw seeking Test Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

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 Paw Paw 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 (ATE).
• Perform root cause analysis of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure testability and quality.
• Document test procedures, results, and issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Validate new product designs and process changes through comprehensive testing.

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 or production environment.
• Proficiency in developing and debugging automated test scripts using languages like Python, C#, or LabVIEW.
• Strong understanding of data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience with various testing methodologies (e.g., functional, in-circuit, environmental, stress testing).
• Ability to analyze test data, identify root causes of failures, and implement corrective actions.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Familiarity with industrial automation and control systems (e.g., PLCs, SCADA).
• Knowledge of sensor technologies and data acquisition systems relevant to manufacturing environments.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience with vision systems or robotics for automated testing.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Test Automation Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Engineer, Software Test Engineer, SDET, Quality Assurance Engineer, Performance Test Engineer, Senior Test Engineer, Lead Test Engineer, Automation QA 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:
Minitab
Resume
Data
Offers
Robotics
Test Automation
Support
Test Scripts
Instrumentation
Root Cause Analysis
Debugging
Six Sigma
ROOT
Operations
Assurance
Analysis
Salary
Hiring
Partnerships
Corrective Actions
Electrical Engineering
Recruiting
Compensation
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Quality Assurance
Automation
C#
Computer Science
Preparation
Data Analysis
Software
Testing
Design
Engineering
Python
Science

Salary Package:
$ 71,000.00 - 108,000.00 (US Dollar)