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Job Description

Job Description

Test Engineer | Rockford, MI

Salary Range: $70,000 - $107,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in test engineer? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Rockford seeking skilled Test Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Rockford that are seeking Test Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Perform functional, performance, and reliability testing of manufactured products and components.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, including test procedures, reports, and defect logs.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Implement and improve automated testing procedures to increase efficiency and coverage.
• Conduct root cause analysis for product failures and production line issues.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, TestComplete, Python scripting).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and quality control methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation for defect tracking and trend identification.
• Experience with test plan development, execution, and reporting.
• Knowledge of hardware and software integration testing in a production environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Pytest).
• - Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation and data analysis.
• - Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) principles and their application in testing.
• - Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• - Understanding of agile methodologies and participation in sprint cycles.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Software Tester, QA Tester, Quality Assurance Tester, Test Analyst, Software Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Analyst, Automation Tester, Test Automation Engineer, Performance Tester, Load Tester, Security Tester, Mobile Tester, Web Tester, API Tester, Integration Tester, System Tester, User Acceptance Tester, UAT Tester, Verification Engineer, Validation Engineer, Manual Tester, Test Lead, Senior Test Engineer, Junior Test Engineer, SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test), Test Developer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

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