Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling. About Agility Robotics Agility Robotics is at the forefront of humanoid robotics, developing advanced robots designed to function seamlessly in human environments. Our mission is to build robots that enhance productivity and support industries through safe and effective automation. We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer to ensure the reliability, functionality, and robustness of our daily software releases through structured testing, debugging, and validation processes. Location: This position should be based within commuting distance of our Salem, OR headquarters. Role Overview As a Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing software solutions used in manufacturing test stations to test our fleet of Digit robots. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the software architecture used by the manufacturing test stations. You will work closely with hardware and software developers, control engineers, systems engineers, manufacturing and test teams to gather test requirements, implement testing functions and sequences, develop/improve automation SW, and drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement. This role requires deep technical expertise in scripting languages (Python preferred), Test Sequencers (i.e NI Test Stand), Database management, robotic systems, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines. Key Responsibilities Develop automated test sequences for complex electro-mechanical sub-assemblies Create efficient processes and tools to track, analyze and report test results Identify, analyze, and log issues found in new software builds, ensuring detailed documentation and clear communication with key stakeholders Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to reproduce, isolate, and diagnose test failures in the manufacturing line Track regression trends and ensure critical fixes are properly validated before release Develop expertise in robot software and hardware SW and HW sub-systems to deliver structured test cases and scenarios to validate core robot functionality, including locomotion, perception, manipulation, and decision-making Assist in log analysis, data visualization, and test script debugging to provide precise feedback to development teams Work closely with robotics software, controls, and systems engineering teams to establish best practices for continuous validation and software quality assurance. Define and improve processes for tracking and prioritizing software bugs, ensuring effective communication between manufacturing and product development teams Provide technical input on product software releases, ensuring that major issues are captured, prioritized, and resolved before deployment Help establish quality gates for software deployment, balancing speed of development with stability and reliability Generate detailed test reports, including logs, screenshots, and video recordings, to communicate test results clearly Maintain up-to-date test software documentation ensuring consistency and repeatability of testing procedures Provide weekly summaries on software deliverables, major issues, and key areas for improvement About You MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience (or BS with ... (truncated, view full listing at source)