Manufacturing Engineer - Test Planner

The role

The Test Planner defines and sequences all forms of testing required to bring a vessel from fabrication through commissioning and delivery. This role establishes a master test plan that integrates structural, piping, electrical, HVAC, machinery, and outfitting test requirements into the build schedule.

What you will do

• Establish the master test plan from first fabrication through sea trials and delivery.
• Define test sequence, prerequisites, and dependencies across multiple disciplines.
• Translate classification society and regulatory test requirements into an executable test schedule.
• Define tank, compartment, piping, electrical, machinery, and propulsion test requirements.
• Integrate the test plan with the integrated master schedule.
• Identify where test requirements constrain or are constrained by construction sequence.
• Flag schedule risk associated with test readiness.
• Apply lessons learned from other shipyard programs to anticipate issues.
• Support test execution and resolve test failures with production and quality teams.
• Maintain test documentation, acceptance records, and traceability.

Required qualifications

• Experience developing or executing test plans and test sequencing on at least one other shipyard or large-scale marine/industrial construction program.
• Strong understanding of how structural, piping, electrical, HVAC, and machinery test requirements interact with overall build sequence.
• Ability to read and interpret test procedures, acceptance criteria, and classification society test requirements.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with multiple vessel classes or multiple shipyard programs
• Familiarity with ABS, USCG, or NAVSEA test and trials requirements
• Experience with dock trials, harbor trials, or sea trials planning and execution
• Experience with PLM/ERP or test management software
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (mechanical, electrical, naval architecture, or similar), or equivalent hands-on test planning experience

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Equity options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees).

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.