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Powertrain Manufacturing Test Engineer

United States, Garden Grove 120000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted December 09, 2025
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our Powertrain Manufacturing team. This role focuses on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of in-line and end-of-line testing for electric drive units (EDUs), stators, and rotors in a production environment. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and production to ensure testing systems are robust, reliable, and aligned with manufacturing and product performance requirements.

Job Responsibility

  • Define and manage test specifications, parameters, and acceptance criteria to ensure functional and quality compliance
  • Analyze test data, diagnose failures, and implement root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Drive continuous improvement of testing processes through data-driven analysis, process optimization, and feedback loops with manufacturing engineering and quality teams
  • Train maintenance and production teams on test equipment operation and troubleshooting procedures
  • Lead the end-to-end sourcing and implementation of a high-volume electric drive unit EOL test rig, including scope definition, RFQ generation, vendor evaluation and selection, and technical/commercial alignment with internal stakeholders
  • Oversee vendor management through design, build, FAT/SAT, and on-site commissioning, ensuring successful integration and production launch at the manufacturing facility with full adherence to safety, quality, and throughput requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
  • 5-10+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably in electric powertrain or automotive manufacturing
  • Proven experience with specifying, sourcing, and launching automated test equipment in a high-volume environment
  • Experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and industrial instrumentation
  • Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) methodologies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What we offer

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
  • Early-stage Stock Options
  • Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
  • Annual Vacation Bonus
  • Wellness & Fertility Benefits
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

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