Test Engineer | DeWitt, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 - $114,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in test engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in DeWitt seeking experienced Test Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across DeWitt seeking Test Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for manufactured products.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to understand product specifications and identify critical test parameters.
• Perform functional, performance, and reliability testing on components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and document issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Troubleshoot and debug test failures, working with engineering to find root causes.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment and ensure its proper functioning.
• Develop and implement automated testing solutions to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools relevant to manufacturing (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand, Python with pytest).
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation of test results to identify trends and root causes.
• Understanding of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Experience with scripting languages for test automation and data manipulation.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with statistical process control (SPC) software and methodologies
• - Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing principles
• - Knowledge of automated test equipment (ATE) programming languages (e.g., LabVIEW, C/C++, Python)
• - Experience with root cause analysis techniques and defect tracking systems
• - Understanding of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing principles

Job Titles That Should Apply

Software Tester, QA Tester, Automation Tester, Test Automation Engineer, Software Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Analyst, Software Test Analyst, Performance Tester, Security Tester, Application Tester, Systems Tester, Manual Tester, Test Lead, Test Architect, Verification Engineer, Validation Engineer, Release Engineer

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.