Software Development Engineer Test Sdet Jobs in West Virginia

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