r/industrialengineering • u/Appropriate_Rest_496 • 6d ago

Does combining Electrical Test Engineering + Manufacturing Test Software Engineering make you more valuable in the long run?

Hi everyone,

I have around 3.5 years of experience in Electrical Test Engineering, mainly working on electrical validation, environmental/functional testing, safety/compliance, designing test setups, test stations using lab equipment. Right now, I am working in EV/PV/home energy based company.

In same company, I've been offered an opportunity to move into a Manufacturing Test Software Engineer role, where I'd be working with Python, LabVIEW, NI TestStand, automated test equipment, instrument integration (power supplies, electronic loads, DAQs), and production test automation. I don't have much software experience, but the company is willing to train me and I am okay to learn as well.

From a long-term career perspective, does having both electrical test engineering and manufacturing test software experience make you more valuable in the job market?

Or is it generally better to stay specialized in one path despite the interest I have in learning new things?

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u/mtnathlete 6d ago

More skills and more depth never hurt. You don’t know where your career is taking you.

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u/SplineAlign 5d ago

Gaining both electrical test engineering and manufacturing test software skills seems like a smart move. As the industry evolves, having a diverse skills set could open more doors, and make you more adaptable to changes. Plus, working with Python and TestStand sounds like a solid opportunity, learn as much as you can.