Hardware Engineer Jobs in West Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Overview: 

• This position is focused on developing, deploying, and supporting manufacturing test equipment, software platforms, and data systems used for production operations and factory expansion initiatives. 
• The role involves designing scalable test architectures, integrating instrumentation and automated test equipment, developing software solutions, and connecting manufacturing test systems with MES, databases, and factory automation platforms. 
• The engineer will collaborate closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, MES, and Engineering teams to support new product introductions, production ramp activities, and high-volume manufacturing operations.
• This position requires a combination of software development, hardware integration, manufacturing test expertise, and hands-on troubleshooting capabilities to support reliable, scalable, and production-ready test solutions.  
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience developing automated test systems in manufacturing, industrial, or product development environments.

Key Responsibilities:  

Manufacturing Test System Development 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable manufacturing test architectures for production environments  
• Develop test software, operator interfaces, and automated workflows supporting manufacturing operations  
• Create robust test solutions for cell, module, and system-level production testing  
• Establish software frameworks, standards, and best practices that support long-term scalability 

Hardware Integration & Automation 

• Develop, deploy, and validate automated test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and control systems  
• Integrate data acquisition systems, sensors, PLCs, and communication interfaces  
• Support hardware-software integration activities across manufacturing test environments  
• Ensure test systems meet reliability, throughput, and quality requirements 

Manufacturing Systems & Data Integration 

• Integrate test systems with MES platforms, databases, factory automation systems, and traceability tools  
• Develop automated data collection, validation, reporting, and analytics capabilities  
• Manage software version control and deployment processes  
• Ensure manufacturing data integrity and traceability across production operations 

New Product Introduction & Factory Scale-Up 

• Support introduction of new products, process changes, and manufacturing expansion initiatives  
• Develop test strategies that support production ramp-up and high-volume manufacturing  
• Participate in factory launch and capacity expansion projects  
• Ensure test systems are scalable, repeatable, and production-ready 

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis 

• Lead investigations of hardware, software, instrumentation, and process-related issues  
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing test failures during commissioning and production  
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability and uptime  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and manufacturing performance 

Safety, Validation & Compliance 

• Collaborate with EHS teams to develop safe testing environments, especially for high-voltage systems  
• Support implementation of interlocks, barriers, lockout/tagout procedures, and safety controls  
• Participate in PFMEAs, Control Plans, validation activities, and risk assessments  
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing, safety, and quality requirements 

Documentation & Training 

• Create and maintain test procedures, troubleshooting guides, work instructions, and deployment documentation  
• Support training of operators, technicians, and manufacturing teams  
• Establish documentation standards supporting repeatable deployment and sustainment 

Profile:  

• Highly technical engineer who enjoys owning complete test systems from concept to production deployment  
• Comfortable moving between software development, hardware troubleshooting, and manufacturing support  
• Strong systems thinker capable of understanding interactions between equipment, software, data, and operations  
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor during launches and commissioning activities  
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with evolving manufacturing challenges  
• Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams  
• Demonstrates high ownership and accountability for technical deliverables  

Must Have:  

• 4+ years of experience developing automated test systems  
• Strong programming experience with at least one language:  
• Python and/or LabVIEW  
• C#, C++, Go Similar programming language 
• Experience integrating instrumentation, DAQ systems, and automated test equipment  
• Experience developing complete test solutions from concept through deployment  
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software systems  
• Experience integrating manufacturing systems with MES, databases, or enterprise software platforms  
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet-based protocols, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.)  
• Experience leading technical projects and influencing cross-functional teams  
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 

Good to Have: 

• Manufacturing test experience in battery, energy storage, automotive, or electronics environments  
• Experience supporting factory launches and production ramp-up activities  
• Embedded systems or microcontroller experience  
• Embedded Linux exposure  
• Battery Management System (BMS) experience  
• Firmware validation experience  
• PFMEA and Control Plan development  
• PLC programming and industrial automation experience  
• High-voltage testing environments