Manufacturing Manager – Test and Measurement Systems

About Testeract

Testeract designs and builds test systems that evolve. We are redefining modularity, code reuse, runtime flexibility, and test system resilience so test systems adapt, scale, and help engineers get their ideas to market faster.

From inception to installation, Testeract brings the software, hardware, and systems integration expertise to solve difficult test challenges and build your internal test engineering capabilities and resources.

Our customers are leading innovators in highly regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, transportation, and medical instruments—sectors where device failure is not an option.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Test and Measurement Manufacturing Manager to lead the day-to-day operation, development, and continuous improvement of an engineering test laboratory. This position will be responsible for managing test equipment and lab infrastructure, supporting engineering test activities, developing custom test solutions, overseeing the manufacturing and assembly of complex test systems, and leading a team of technicians.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with strong experience in test and measurement equipment, electrical/electronic test systems, custom cable and harness fabrication, PCB debug, and the design and assembly of equipment racks and test stations. This role requires someone who can work effectively with engineers while also providing technical direction, training, and mentorship to laboratory technicians.

Key Responsibilities

Lab Management and Operations

• Manage the daily operation, organization, safety, and readiness of the engineering test and measurement laboratory.

• Establish and maintain processes for equipment utilization, calibration, maintenance, inventory, and repair.

• Develop standardized procedures for lab setup, equipment / tool handling, and troubleshooting.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.

Test Racks and Equipment

• Help design, build, integrate, and maintain custom test equipment racks, benches, and automated test stations.

• Support the selection of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, signal generators, data acquisition systems, DMMs, network analyzers, environmental monitoring equipment, and other instrumentation used in customer projects.

• Manage equipment interconnects, signal routing, power distribution, grounding, shielding, and labeling.

• Troubleshoot complex test system hardware and instrumentation issues.

• Support the integration of automated test equipment using common communication interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, GPIB, RS-232/485, CAN, or others.

Cable and Harness

• Build, terminate, test, and troubleshoot custom cables, wire harnesses, breakout assemblies, and test interfaces.

• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pinout tables, and engineering drawings.

• Establish standards for cable routing, connector selection, crimping, soldering, labeling, shielding, strain relief, and workmanship.

• Develop and maintain cable/harness documentation and assembly procedures.

• Inspect and electrically verify completed cables and harnesses using appropriate test equipment.

Leadership and Training of Lab Technicians

• Lead, mentor, and develop laboratory technicians.

• Train technicians on test equipment operation, cable/harness fabrication, test system assembly, troubleshooting, and laboratory procedures.

• Develop training materials, work instructions, and competency standards.

• Assign and prioritize technician work based on engineering and project requirements.

• Provide hands-on technical guidance when technicians encounter complex test or equipment issues.

Support Engineering Projects

• Partner with systems engineers to develop practical test solutions for customer projects.

• Assist engineers with debugging and troubleshooting prototypes and test systems.

• Support integration and validation testing on test station builds

• Assist in the design process of new test fixtures, test stations, and signal layout.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 8+ years of experience in test engineering support and laboratory management,

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment.

• Experience designing, wiring, assembling, and troubleshooting equipment racks or test stations.

• Strong experience building and troubleshooting custom cables, wire harnesses, and electrical assemblies.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pinouts, and engineering drawings.

• Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems using standard test equipment.

• Experience with automated test equipment and data acquisition systems.

• Used and installed large box instruments such as power supplies, spectrum analyzers, PXI chassis, etc.

• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and provide technical direction to technicians.

• Strong organizational and project-management skills.

• Ability to create 2D drawings using AutoCad or other modeling software.

• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with engineering teams.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and workmanship.

• Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 quality standards

• Experience with MRP/ERP System interaction, work order handling and process flow

Preferred Skills

• Experience using applications developed in LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, MATLAB, or other test/automation software.

• Experience with PCB-level debugging and electronic troubleshooting.

• Experience establishing laboratory calibration and equipment-control programs.

• Experience developing test fixtures and custom engineering prototypes.

• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical engineering, electronics, test engineering, or a related field.

• IPC certifications

• Ability to create 3D drawings using modeling software a plus.

• Experience training & mentoring technicians and assisting in their professional development and growth

• Ability to lead an organization through the ISO9001 or AS9100 certification process.