Senior Automation Test Systems Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing
Audubon, Pennsylvania
Job Id:
166340
Job Category:
Job Location:
Audubon, Pennsylvania
Security Clearance:
No Clearance
Business Unit:
Piper Companies
Division:
Piper Enterprise Solutions
Position Owner:
Karen Pallone
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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