Test Development Engineer

Location: Matamoros, Mexico

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Your Role

Are you passionate about test engineering, manufacturing technology, and bringing new products to production? As a Test Development Engineer at Aptiv, you will play a key role in developing and implementing manufacturing test solutions for new products, from early product development through production release.

You will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing teams, and equipment suppliers to develop functional test processes, equipment, hardware, software, and application-specific tooling. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, developing test solutions, and turning product requirements into robust manufacturing test processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

Manufacturing Test Development

• Develop and optimize manufacturing functional tests to validate electrical and optical product requirements.
• Support the development of test software, hardware, equipment, and application-specific tooling.
• Define manufacturing test requirements and support Design for Manufacturability (DfM) activities.
• Support product traceability requirements, P-FMEA, Error Proofing, Reverse P-FMEA, and Line Side Reviews prior to series production.

Test Equipment Development & Industrialization

• Lead technical equipment design discussions with suppliers and support the purchase of manufacturing test equipment and tooling.
• Develop Statements of Work (SOW) and ensure applicable Aptiv standards are incorporated into equipment solutions.
• Track test equipment, tooling, and required materials to support industrialization timing and allocated budgets.
• Support equipment pre-acceptance activities at supplier sites as required.
• Coordinate equipment installation, debugging, validation, and release, including process capability studies and EHS requirements.

Process Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Develop initial Work Instructions and Standard Work documentation for assigned test processes.
• Ensure proper documentation of manufacturing test processes in accordance with Aptiv procedures and standards.
• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to plant test engineering teams.
• Support equipment cost, lead-time, and test-time estimations.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and manufacturing development workshops.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Experience in manufacturing test development, functional testing, test equipment development, or a related engineering environment.
• Experience developing or implementing functional test solutions for electrical, electronic, or electromechanical products.
• Experience with National Instruments (NI) technologies, LabVIEW, and/or TestStand is highly preferred.
• Experience with test hardware/software integration, equipment debugging, troubleshooting, and manufacturing process validation.
• Experience working with test equipment suppliers and supporting new product introduction or manufacturing industrialization is a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality tools such as P-FMEA, Error Proofing, process capability studies, and DfM is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Why Join Aptiv

You grow at Aptiv.

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv.

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits

• Savings Fund
• Pension Plan
• Christmas Bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Vacation Premium
• Medical Expenses
• Life Insurance
• Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Retirement)
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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