Production Test Automation Engineer

Our client is a leading high-tech engineering and manufacturing organization that designs, develops, and industrializes advanced electronic systems for international markets. By bringing R&D, production, and testing capabilities together under one roof, the company delivers cutting-edge solutions for demanding applications where quality and reliability are critical.

To strengthen their engineering team, we are looking for a Production Test Automation Engineer.

Are you passionate about developing innovative test solutions that ensure high-quality products reach the market? Do you enjoy combining software development, electronics, and manufacturing in one multidisciplinary role? If so, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

As a Production Test Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring that complex electronic products can be tested efficiently and reliably throughout the manufacturing process. You will design and develop automated test solutions that support both new product introductions and existing production lines.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Electronics, Software, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering, you will contribute to the development of scalable test strategies that improve product quality, optimize production efficiency, and reduce time-to-market. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering innovation and operational excellence.

• Design, develop, and implement automated production test solutions for advanced electronic products.
• Develop software applications and scripts to control test equipment, automate testing procedures, and analyze measurement data.
• Define and implement test strategies that ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with product development teams to incorporate Design for Test (DfT) principles during the development phase.
• Support the introduction of new products into production by developing and validating appropriate test methods.
• Troubleshoot production test issues and perform root cause analyses to resolve failures effectively.
• Continuously improve existing test systems to increase reliability, throughput, and yield.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D teams to drive process improvements and optimize production performance.
• Document test architectures, procedures, and technical solutions in a structured manner.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in developing automated test solutions within a high-tech or manufacturing environment.
• Strong programming skills, preferably in Python and/or C/C++.
• Knowledge of electronic systems, measurement techniques, and test equipment.
• Familiarity with production environments and industrialization processes is considered an advantage.
• Experience with Design for Test (DfT) methodologies is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

About Xelvin

You find it a challenge to find the right match and to map out what is required to relocate to the Netherlands. Xelvin knows what it takes to get this going and supports you in finding the right job, a place to live and the required documentation to get started. Xelvin is an international recruitment agency with over 16 years of experience. We believe that technology is an indispensable link for the development and sustainability of the world. That is why we connect the best people to the best companies and bring craftsmanship and ambition further together. Always with passion and in an individual, goal-oriented way

• 1 year Xelvin contract including competitive salary, holiday allowance, paid holidays and pension
• A competitive gross salary in the range of € 3.500 - 4.500 / month (full-time), depending on experience and results
• Relocation package from Xelvin: Finding the right new challenge, flight to the Netherlands paid by Xelvin, arrangement of documentation that is needed to work in the Netherlands and guidance from our housing consultant to find accommodation
• 25 paid holidays in addition to public holidays
• Holiday allowances of 8% of yearly salary
• A job with perspective. After the 2 years contract of Xelvin you will be on contracted by your employer
• Career-oriented education, training or courses