Agility Robotics
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering
Salem, OR 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 the Role:
Agility Robotics is seeking a
Senior Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering
to lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of world-class test systems for our advanced robotic platforms. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for building and managing a multidisciplinary team of test engineers, defining and executing the overall test strategy, and ensuring the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of our electronic and control subsystems. You will collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Systems, and Product teams to support the
entire product lifecycle —from early prototyping and New Product Introduction (NPI) through full production ramp and
ongoing sustaining support
for released products. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong technical expertise, operational insight, and a passion for continuous improvement and team development. Key Responsibilities:
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Manufacturing Test Engineering team focused on system-level and sub-system test strategies for electronics and controls. Define and execute the global test strategy across Agility’s manufacturing operations, aligning with business goals for quality, scalability, and throughput. Drive the design, development, and implementation of robust, automated test systems and processes across all product lines. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure design-for-testability (DFT) and manufacturability (DFM) are embedded early in the product development lifecycle. Provide technical direction and oversight on test architecture, integration, root cause analysis, and test software/data strategy. Lead sustaining test support efforts
by monitoring production performance, identifying yield trends, managing test system updates, and driving corrective actions to maintain product quality and reliability. Champion test data infrastructure, including traceability, analytics, reporting, and integration with MES and quality systems. Support NPI initiatives with scalable test plans, pilot builds, and production readiness while ensuring smooth transition to sustaining operations. Set and track key performance metrics such as test coverage, yield, cycle time, and uptime to optimize test efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with executive leadership to align test strategy with broader company goals, roadmaps, and operational plans. Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement within the test engineering team and broader manufacturing organization.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred). 10+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering for electro-mechanical or embedded systems, with 3+ years in a leadership or management role. Deep understanding of test methodologies for electronic, embedded, and mechatronic systems across NPI and sustaining phases. Proven experience building and scaling test teams and infrastructure in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. Strong technical foundation in hardware validation, test automation, fixture design, and data analysis (Python, SQL, etc.). Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and EtherCAT. Experience with MES integration, quality systems, and test data pipelines in production environments. Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment, lead complex initiatives, and foster collaboration across teams. Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in robotics, aerospace, automotive, or other dynamic complex electro-mechanical systems. Exposure to safety-critical product testing and relevant regulatory compliance frameworks. Background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other structured quality/process improvement methodologies.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
This position requires occasional hands-on work with test systems in a lab or production setting. Periodic travel to contract manufacturers, suppliers, or remote production sites may be required. The role balances strategic leadership with technical depth and operational support. 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match. Equity: Company stock options. Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees. Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment. Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Time Off:
Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations. Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs. Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements. Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs. Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles. Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly. Interested in building your career at Agility Robotics? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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Salem, OR 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 the Role:
Agility Robotics is seeking a
Senior Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering
to lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of world-class test systems for our advanced robotic platforms. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for building and managing a multidisciplinary team of test engineers, defining and executing the overall test strategy, and ensuring the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of our electronic and control subsystems. You will collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Systems, and Product teams to support the
entire product lifecycle —from early prototyping and New Product Introduction (NPI) through full production ramp and
ongoing sustaining support
for released products. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong technical expertise, operational insight, and a passion for continuous improvement and team development. Key Responsibilities:
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Manufacturing Test Engineering team focused on system-level and sub-system test strategies for electronics and controls. Define and execute the global test strategy across Agility’s manufacturing operations, aligning with business goals for quality, scalability, and throughput. Drive the design, development, and implementation of robust, automated test systems and processes across all product lines. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure design-for-testability (DFT) and manufacturability (DFM) are embedded early in the product development lifecycle. Provide technical direction and oversight on test architecture, integration, root cause analysis, and test software/data strategy. Lead sustaining test support efforts
by monitoring production performance, identifying yield trends, managing test system updates, and driving corrective actions to maintain product quality and reliability. Champion test data infrastructure, including traceability, analytics, reporting, and integration with MES and quality systems. Support NPI initiatives with scalable test plans, pilot builds, and production readiness while ensuring smooth transition to sustaining operations. Set and track key performance metrics such as test coverage, yield, cycle time, and uptime to optimize test efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with executive leadership to align test strategy with broader company goals, roadmaps, and operational plans. Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement within the test engineering team and broader manufacturing organization.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred). 10+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering for electro-mechanical or embedded systems, with 3+ years in a leadership or management role. Deep understanding of test methodologies for electronic, embedded, and mechatronic systems across NPI and sustaining phases. Proven experience building and scaling test teams and infrastructure in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. Strong technical foundation in hardware validation, test automation, fixture design, and data analysis (Python, SQL, etc.). Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and EtherCAT. Experience with MES integration, quality systems, and test data pipelines in production environments. Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment, lead complex initiatives, and foster collaboration across teams. Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in robotics, aerospace, automotive, or other dynamic complex electro-mechanical systems. Exposure to safety-critical product testing and relevant regulatory compliance frameworks. Background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other structured quality/process improvement methodologies.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
This position requires occasional hands-on work with test systems in a lab or production setting. Periodic travel to contract manufacturers, suppliers, or remote production sites may be required. The role balances strategic leadership with technical depth and operational support. 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match. Equity: Company stock options. Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees. Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment. Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Time Off:
Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations. Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs. Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements. Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs. Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles. Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly. Interested in building your career at Agility Robotics? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury
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