Senior Automation Test Systems Engineer - Medical Device Manufacturing
- ZP Group
- Audubon, Pennsylvania
- Full Time
Senior Test Systems Engineer - Medical Device Manufacturing
Audubon, PA
Full-Time | Direct Hire | Onsite
Salary: $115,000 + $7,500 Bonus
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Systems Engineer to support the development, modernization, and sustainment of automated electro-mechanical manufacturing test systems for advanced implantable medical technologies to join a growing medical device engineering organization in the Audubon, PA area
This is a high-visibility, hands-on engineering role supporting cross-functional integration initiatives and manufacturing test modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in automated test systems, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and regulated manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, deploy, and maintain automated electro-mechanical manufacturing test systems
- Support PCBA and device-level production testing
- Define test requirements and critical test parameters in collaboration with Electrical Engineering teams
- Design and develop test solutions using NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand
- Execute verification and validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols
- Perform regression testing on modified test systems
- Troubleshoot manufacturing test failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Drive efforts to improve manufacturing yield and first-pass success rates
- Support modernization of legacy NI hardware and automated test platforms
- Conduct ad hoc testing and document/report findings
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, Firmware, Manufacturing Engineering, Validation, and Test Software teams
- Support domestic and international manufacturing and supplier locations as needed (up to 10% travel)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline
5+ years of experience developing and sustaining automated electro-mechanical test systems
Strong hands-on experience with:
NI LabVIEW
NI TestStand
PXI / NI instrumentation
Oscilloscopes
DAQ systems
PCBAs and manufacturing test systems
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Experience reading electrical schematics, technical drawings, and BOMs
Understanding of software development and testing best practices
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced cross-functional environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within medical device, aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries
Experience with FDA-regulated software/system validation
Knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ validation methodologies
Experience with:
C#
.NET development
C++
SQL/database reporting
Firmware integration
Windows compatibility support
Experience modernizing legacy automated test systems
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
- High-impact engineering role with technical ownership
- Exposure to advanced implantable medical device technology
- Opportunity to influence modernization initiatives and manufacturing strategy
- Strong cross-functional engineering collaboration
- Growing engineering presence and long-term project visibility
- Hands-on environment with meaningful technical challenges
This role is fully onsite in Audubon, PA and is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing test challenges, working directly with hardware and software systems, and driving continuous improvement within a regulated engineering environment.
COMPENSATION:
- Salary Range: $115,000
- Onsite: Audubon, PA
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
This job opens for applications on 5/18/26 Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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