Test & Automation Engineer, Supervisor Grand Rapids, MI | Full-Time | Direct Hire | $120,000 – $140,000 base salary Job Title Test & Automation Engineer, Supervisor Job ID 83508448 Location Grand Rapids, Michigan Employment Type Full-Time | Direct Hire Compensation $120,000 – $140,000 base salary Experience 5+ years manufacturing (3+ test engineering) Industry/Domain Manufacturing – Electro-Mechanical Actuation Products Other Relocation assistance available • U.S. work authorization without sponsorship About the Role A manufacturer of electro-mechanical actuation products is seeking a Test & Automation Engineer, Supervisor for its Grand Rapids, Michigan site. You will lead automation and test equipment work for actuators, controllers, motors, locking mechanisms and related components. This role blends hands-on controls and test engineering with people leadership: you will supervise three direct reports (one test engineer and two test technicians) and keep production test systems reliable, compliant and ready for manufacturing. Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required for candidates with strong automation and controls skills. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead automation and test equipment initiatives for the electro-mechanical actuator product line. Keep production test systems robust, reliable and compliant. Implement and improve automated test equipment (ATE) and control/monitoring systems. Apply root cause analysis and corrective action to equipment and test issues. People & Delivery Supervise and develop one test engineer and two test technicians. Drive technical and process improvement while delivering results on schedule. Support manufacturing readiness goals and new product introduction. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited institution. 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. 3+ years in manufacturing, sustaining and/or test engineering. Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Algorithm design and programming logic. Root cause analysis and corrective action methods. Automation, control and monitoring systems and software. Installing, configuring, troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment. Working from SOPs, engineering documentation and electrical diagrams. Automated test equipment implementation. CATIA, Pro/E or other 3D design tools. Prior supervisory or team-lead experience. Key Skills Test Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Test Engineering Supervisor, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Test Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Actuators, Motors & Controllers, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action (CAPA), Electrical Schematics, CATIA, Pro/E Creo, 3D CAD, Grand Rapids MI, West Michigan Jobs How to Apply Apply through the DhakaTech Careers page or the job board where you found this role, or email your updated resume to talent@dhakatech.us with "Test & Automation Engineer, Supervisor – Job ID #83508448" in the subject line. Dhaka Technologies and its clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Dhaka Technologies Limited (DTL) is an emerging leader in Full Service IT staffing, recruiting, and consulting, connecting skilled IT professionals with government and private sector clients. Our services include
IT Staffing: Specializing in IT talent placement and other critical IT roles.
Recruitment: Our growing team of IT recruiters, including cybersecurity experts, matches candidates to client needs.
Consulting: Providing IT solutions like content delivery networks, primarily as a subcontractor.
While we've achieved a respectable 80% client retention rate and 4.5/5 satisfaction score, we're actively working to improve these metrics. Our placements include roles in Software Development, Quality Assurance, and Infrastructure Architecture for clients such as DC Health Benefit Exchange, NYC Department of Human Services and Carefirst.
As a small but ambitious firm, we're seeking opportunities to expand our direct client base, enhance our service offerings, and increase our market presence. We're committed to growth and eager to tackle new challenges in the competitive IT industry.
