Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Trilliant offers a universal communications platform that is at the convergence of the smart grid, smart city, and global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. We bring together multi-technology solutions, global capabilities, and mission-critical communications to deliver future-proof solutions.

We are a device-agnostic, integrated, multi-technology communication platform that provides flexibility to balance technological capabilities with economic needs. Trilliant is committed to best-in-class solutions that empower our customers and their customers to connect to the world of things

We are an equal-opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits and compensation packages with a selection of insurance programs. We have dynamic and collaborative work environments with some of the brightest employees in the world. We invest in people and provide opportunities for our employees to grow hand in hand with our business.

Job Description:

Trilliant is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and serve as a key technical leader in scaling robust hardware test solutions across global manufacturing partners. This role will own the architecture, deployment, and continuous optimization of test systems to ensure world-class product quality, reliability, and field performance over the product lifecycle.

You will drive cross-functional initiatives to resolve complex product and manufacturing issues while delivering measurable improvements in first-pass yield, final yield, and test efficiency. The position requires deep collaboration with product, hardware, and firmware engineering teams, as well as direct engagement with contract manufacturers to develop, standardize, and sustain high-volume, production-ready test infrastructure for Trilliant products.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans for product validation, NPI, and production testing
• Support contract manufacturers in developing, deploying, and sustaining production test stations
• Troubleshot test equipment and product failures, and led root cause analysis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance first-pass yield, final yield, and cycle time
• Support production to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets
• Analyze test data to improve yield, reliability, and test efficiency
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to define test strategies
• Maintain and optimize procedures and documentation

Position Requirement:

• 5+ years of experience in hardware test engineering, validation, or manufacturing test environments
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting complex hardware and test system issues, with a track record of driving root cause and corrective actions
• Hands-on experience supporting contract manufacturers, including development and sustainment of production test stations
• Demonstrated success in improving manufacturing metrics such as first-pass yield, final yield, and test cycle time
• Strong proficiency in test automation tools and programming (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, LabWindows/CVI)
• Experience with data analysis, statistical methods, and reliability engineering techniques
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Product, Hardware, Firmware, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers or technicians in a production environment

Educations/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent training

Trilliant Values-

PASSIONATE-We find the right solutions for customers and exceed their expectations.

ACCOUNTABLE-We work smartly and tackle problems with urgency to get the job done.

CONFIDENT We look to the future and partner with each other to deliver world-class solutions.

ENERGIZED-We are excited and support the growth and direction of Trilliant.

At Trilliant, we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. To help us enhance the diversity of our candidate pool and meet reporting requirements, we invite you to voluntarily share your demographic information. Participation is entirely optional and will not affect your employment opportunities in any way. We will not access or use this information during the hiring process.