Test Engineer

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Test Engineer located in Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the Quality/Test Engineering Manager, the Test Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, validating, and sustaining test solutions for electronic products and systems in a high-technology manufacturing environment. This role will support production test systems, troubleshooting, yield improvement, equipment verification, documentation, and cross-functional engineering initiatives to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational excellence.

What a typical day looks like:

• Develop, support, and improve test programs, test fixtures, hardware interfaces, and automated test systems for electronic assemblies and products.
• Coordinate installation, calibration, verification, and integration of test equipment into production.
• Analyze and interpret test data to identify trends, resolve failures, and provide technical recommendations to engineering and operations teams.
• Troubleshoot product, system, hardware, software, and test equipment issues to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support functional, in-circuit, system-level, and environmental testing activities to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Create and maintain test plans, procedures, work instructions, process documentation, and technical reports.
• Train and mentor test technicians, operators, and manufacturing personnel on test hardware, software, and problem-solving techniques.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Process, Design, and Customer Engineering teams to improve test coverage, product quality, and yield performance.
• Support Design for Testability (DFT), New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement emerging test technologies, automation tools, and best practices to drive operational excellence.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or other technical discipline.
• 4+ years of Test Engineering experience in electronics manufacturing, high-technology, aerospace, defense, or a related industry.
• Experience developing and supporting automated test solutions, including test software, fixtures, instrumentation, and production test equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause investigation skills with a proven ability to improve yield, quality, and test performance.
• Working knowledge of functional test, ICT, DFT principles, electronic assemblies, PCB testing, schematics, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to lead technical initiatives and work effectively with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and customer teams.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 07-09-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-30-2026

Job Category

Production Engineering

Relocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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