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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
Generac Home is hiring a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering. In this role you will lead Manufacturing Test organization responsible for manufacturing test strategy, automated test equipment, test software development, production data systems, engineering laboratories, and factory test deployment. This leader will be primarily working on Home product portfolio that involves our Solar & Storage, Interconnect Controls & PowerGen products.
You will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of software developers, test engineers, designers, and technicians supporting PCBA Functional Test, End-of-Line (EOL) Test, Safety Test, and Run-In/Burn-In systems across internal and contract manufacturing sites.
Preferred location: Reno NV, (Santa Moncia OR Waukesha WI as options)
Essential Responsibilities:
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of manufacturing test engineers, software developers, and designers.
- Establish organization strategy, technical roadmaps, staffing plans, and annual objectives.
- Manage departmental budgets, capital investments, contractors, and external suppliers.
- Drive a culture of technical excellence, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
Manufacturing Test Engineering
- Define manufacturing test strategies for power electronics, energy storage, controls, and Clean Energy products.
- Lead development and deployment of PCBA Functional Test, End-of-Line Test, HiPot/Safety Test, and Run-In/Burn-In systems.
- Establish standardized test architectures, specifications, coverage requirements, and deployment processes.
- Support factory launches, production ramp-ups, and test-system transfers across manufacturing sites.
- Lead development of manufacturing test software and automation solutions.
- Oversee applications utilizing Golang, Python, C#, LabVIEW, Linux, PLCs, and industrial automation technologies.
- Ensure integration of test systems with MES, databases, traceability systems, and manufacturing infrastructure.
- Improve test coverage, uptime, first-pass yield, cycle time, and diagnostic capabilities through automation and software innovation.
Data Analytics & Traceability
- Lead development of manufacturing test dashboards, data pipelines, and analytics platforms.
- Drive use of ClickHouse, Grafana, Power BI, and other tools for yield, throughput, failure analysis, and factory performance monitoring.
- Establish data-driven approaches for root cause analysis, quality improvement, and production optimization.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with Product Engineering, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
- Drive Design-for-Test (DFT) initiatives and manufacturing test readiness for new products.
- Lead manufacturing test support at internal factories and contract manufacturers globally
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Electrical, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing test, automation, software development, or electronics manufacturing.
- 5+ years of engineering leadership experience.
- Experience with automated test equipment, production software, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with energy storage, power electronics, inverters, or embedded systems.
- Experience with Golang, Python, C#, LabVIEW, Linux, SQL databases, and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with SIL/HIL systems, automated test equipment, and production analytics platforms.
- Experience supporting NPI and contract manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, and other embedded communication protocols.
No 3rd parties or agencies at this time.
#LI-HR1
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
Generac Home is hiring a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering. In this role you will lead Manufacturing Test organization responsible for manufacturing test strategy, automated test equipment, test software development, production data systems, engineering laboratories, and factory test deployment. This leader will be primarily working on Home product portfolio that involves our Solar & Storage, Interconnect Controls & PowerGen products.
You will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of software developers, test engineers, designers, and technicians supporting PCBA Functional Test, End-of-Line (EOL) Test, Safety Test, and Run-In/Burn-In systems across internal and contract manufacturing sites.
Preferred location: Reno NV, (Santa Moncia OR Waukesha WI as options)
Essential Responsibilities:
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of manufacturing test engineers, software developers, and designers.
- Establish organization strategy, technical roadmaps, staffing plans, and annual objectives.
- Manage departmental budgets, capital investments, contractors, and external suppliers.
- Drive a culture of technical excellence, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
Manufacturing Test Engineering
- Define manufacturing test strategies for power electronics, energy storage, controls, and Clean Energy products.
- Lead development and deployment of PCBA Functional Test, End-of-Line Test, HiPot/Safety Test, and Run-In/Burn-In systems.
- Establish standardized test architectures, specifications, coverage requirements, and deployment processes.
- Support factory launches, production ramp-ups, and test-system transfers across manufacturing sites.
- Lead development of manufacturing test software and automation solutions.
- Oversee applications utilizing Golang, Python, C#, LabVIEW, Linux, PLCs, and industrial automation technologies.
- Ensure integration of test systems with MES, databases, traceability systems, and manufacturing infrastructure.
- Improve test coverage, uptime, first-pass yield, cycle time, and diagnostic capabilities through automation and software innovation.
Data Analytics & Traceability
- Lead development of manufacturing test dashboards, data pipelines, and analytics platforms.
- Drive use of ClickHouse, Grafana, Power BI, and other tools for yield, throughput, failure analysis, and factory performance monitoring.
- Establish data-driven approaches for root cause analysis, quality improvement, and production optimization.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with Product Engineering, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
- Drive Design-for-Test (DFT) initiatives and manufacturing test readiness for new products.
- Lead manufacturing test support at internal factories and contract manufacturers globally
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Electrical, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing test, automation, software development, or electronics manufacturing.
- 5+ years of engineering leadership experience.
- Experience with automated test equipment, production software, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with energy storage, power electronics, inverters, or embedded systems.
- Experience with Golang, Python, C#, LabVIEW, Linux, SQL databases, and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with SIL/HIL systems, automated test equipment, and production analytics platforms.
- Experience supporting NPI and contract manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, and other embedded communication protocols.
No 3rd parties or agencies at this time.
#LI-HR1
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla32
- Northrop Grumman22
- Jabil16
- L3Harris15
- Lockheed Martin13
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware10
- Manufacturing6
- Technology & Software4
- Aerospace & Defense2
- Distribution & Wholesale2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in test engineering manager jobs.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing or quality assurance engineering
- Proven experience managing or leading a QA or test engineering team
- Hands-on expertise with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Pytest, or Appium
- Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing into DevOps workflows
- Experience with performance, regression, and integration testing methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Test Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify test coverage and defect outcomes
Your resume needs numbers tied to testing results, not just tools used. Show the percentage of defect escape rate reduced, the size of the QA team you led, or the number of test cycles accelerated. Hiring managers for this role distinguish impact from activity.
Highlight your automation framework decisions
Test engineering managers are evaluated on architectural judgment, not just execution. Call out frameworks you chose, the reasoning behind that choice, and what the team migrated away from. Candidates who explain trade-offs stand out over those who list tool names.
Target openings that match your domain depth
Testing strategy in embedded systems is distinct from web platform QA. Filter your search by industry vertical and read job descriptions for domain-specific tooling like HIL testing, CAN bus, or API contract testing. Applying within your domain shortens the interview process significantly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists test engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for the people-management interview layer
Interviewers will probe how you handle a team member who resists automation adoption or a deadline conflict between dev and QA. Prepare two or three concrete examples where you resolved cross-functional friction, not just technical problems. Generic answers about collaboration don't land at this level.
Negotiate scope into your offer conversation
Before accepting, clarify team headcount, reporting structure, and whether you'll own tooling budget. Test engineering managers often discover post-hire that their authority is narrower than the title implies. Asking these questions during negotiation signals maturity and protects your ability to succeed.
Test Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most test engineering managers?
The companies hiring the most test engineering managers right now include Tesla, Northrop Grumman, and Jabil, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in organizations scaling their CI/CD pipelines or expanding embedded and platform testing teams.
How many test engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 35% of test engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest for roles focused on software platform QA, API testing, and automation architecture. Positions tied to hardware validation, embedded systems, or lab-based testing environments are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a test engineering manager?
Most test engineering managers follow a path from individual contributor QA engineer to a senior or lead role, then into management. Building credibility means owning an automation framework end to end, mentoring junior testers, and driving cross-functional alignment between QA and engineering. Volunteering to coordinate test planning for a major release often creates the first management opening.
Can you get hired as a test engineering manager without prior management experience?
Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate leadership through project ownership rather than direct reports. Candidates who have led test strategy for a product launch, defined QA standards across a team, or built an automation framework from scratch often compete successfully for first-time manager roles, particularly at growth-stage companies where formal hierarchies are still forming.
What does the test engineering manager interview process look like?
The process typically opens with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview covering automation architecture, defect triage methodology, and tooling decisions. A cross-functional panel then assesses how you collaborate with product and engineering leadership. Most processes include a take-home or live systems design exercise and close with a behavioral round focused on team management and conflict resolution.
Where can I find and apply to test engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to test engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience, domain, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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