Manufacturing Test Engineer

Location: Poway
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions. At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment where boundaries are being pushed, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you're never going alone. Because there's too much at stake to go solo. Our Operations Team is seeking an on-site Manufacturing Test Engineer. You would be responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing test processes are reliable, efficient, and scalable, enabling the production of high-quality products that meet customer expectations. This role bridges the gap between Engineering and Operations by developing, implementing, and maintaining test systems that verify product performance and design intent. Key success factors include ensuring seamless integration of test systems into production, maintaining alignment with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Manufacturing Test Engineer supports new product introductions (NPIs), monitors and optimizes test performance, and provides data-driven feedback to stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in TrellisWare's ability to uphold its standards, deliver quality products, and meet customer requirements. Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of TrellisWare's deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people. The essential duties and responsibilities include: Responsible and accountable for the preparation of production test plans for all products. Defines the scope of tests within the context of each production line, obtaining targeted test coverage based on product quality requirements including automation where required. Selects and integrates test instruments for test stations. Develop and maintain test systems to ensure product specifications and customer requirements are met. Deploy and monitor production test equipment for optimal functionality, calibration, and uptime. Facilitate new product introductions (NPIs) by creating and validating test plans, test scripts, and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs). Analyze test data and identify trends to improve test accuracy, efficiency, and throughput while maintaining quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and optimize production workflows, including test coverage and integration. Train and support production staff on test systems, procedures, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless operations. Ensure compliance with quality standards, including ISO9001 and other regulatory requirements, and maintain proper documentation for all testing procedures. Conduct root cause analysis for recurring test failures and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. Drive continuous improvement efforts in testing processes, contributing to cost optimization and increased reliability. Actively participates in design reviews with development and manufacturing engineers to influence design decisions for testability, reliability, repeatability, quality and production throughput targets. Develops manufacturing process flow diagrams, process FMECAs, process characterizations and process/product validation protocols/reports. Conducts research and development of potential production technologies that could be applied in the product line to improve throughput, quality or costs. Performs other duties as assigned. Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect. Willing to travel about 15% of the time. Education and work experience requirements are: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent field of study. A minimum of five (5) years of experience developing test tools & processes in a low to medium volume high tech electronics production test environment. To be considered for this position, you would need to meet, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here: Technical Expertise:Strong knowledge of RF and wireless communication technologies, (examples: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G, LTE), and spectrum analysis. Strong knowledge of data networks and network structure. Proficiency in using test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and other RF tools. Experience in programming and scripting for test automation (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or C++). Understanding of PCB testing, embedded systems, and firmware debugging. Process Development and Optimization:Experience with test development, including designing automated test systems and reducing test cycle times. Familiarity with statistical analysis and tools for monitoring test trends (e.g., statistical process control). Manufacturing Knowledge:Knowledge of mass production scaling and integration of test systems into manufacturing workflows. Experience with calibration and maintenance of test fixtures and equipment. Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills. Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills. Effective execution and decision making. Champion of change and promotes innovation. The physical demands described here represent those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with qualified disabilities. Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear. Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc. Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional requirements are: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Note: Many of TrellisWare's positions require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Disclaimer - The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the company's right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. LI-Onsite *TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.* For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://trellisware.applicantpro.com/jobs/3775815-143250.html

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