2nd Shift Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job Title

2nd Shift Manufacturing Test Engineer

Role Summary

Join the electrical test engineering team to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing test solutions for RF, microwave, and mixed-signal products used in aerospace and defense. The role partners with design, manufacturing, quality, and operations to improve product quality, yield, cost, and production efficiency.

This is a 2nd Shift position (Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts), fully onsite in Chelmsford, MA, and eligible for shift differential.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Graduate position. No specific years of experience required; this role is suitable for recent graduates or engineers at the start of their manufacturing-test career.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on developing and sustaining manufacturing test capability for complex RF and electronic products.

• Design, develop, implement, and sustain test methods for RF, microwave, and electronic products.
• Develop troubleshooting techniques and diagnostic processes for root-cause identification and resolution.
• Create, improve, and maintain test fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing test processes.
• Develop and release test procedures and documentation for products transitioning into production.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure manufacturing readiness and test coverage.
• Analyze product performance, yield data, and equipment metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead projects from concept through production launch, meeting quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and other sites to resolve technical issues.

Requirements

Required competencies and job conditions for successful candidates.

Must-have

• U.S. Citizen with ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance.
• Knowledge of RF, microwave, analog, or mixed-signal electronics.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to interpret technical data and use data-driven decision-making.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, power meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes).
• Experience supporting manufacturing test operations and NPI.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods; automated test development or test software experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.