Automation & Test Engineer

INFICON • East Syracuse, NY

5d • $75,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Automation & Test Engineer develops and implements automated test solutions that improve production quality and productivity. The role contributes to a growing team that is building robust workflows and standardized practices to scale future test development. The engineer develops industrial test software using INFICON’s preferred platforms, LabVIEW and TestStand, and creates production test solutions within a common, modular platform.

Requirements

• A minimum of a B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related engineering degree.
• Demonstrated equivalent experience with platforms similar to LabVIEW/TestStand.
• Basic experience writing SQL or similar queries.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach.
• Self-motivated and able to learn independently.
• Ability to establish credibility and trust across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take on challenging situations, identify problems, and propose and implement innovative solutions.
• Ability to identify an appropriate course of action and engage others in supporting the recommended solution.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated expertise with National Instruments hardware and programming in LabVIEW/TestStand.
• Experience using a source code control system such as GIT, Perforce, or TSVN.
• Experience with PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated test systems to improve productivity and ensure high product quality.
• Define and prepare comprehensive test systems, test plans, and procedures.
• Develop LabVIEW/TestStand software for manufacturing use by production technicians.
• Work with Design and Product Engineering teams to define test requirements and support design for testability.
• Create production test solutions using the Test Engineering team’s common, modular platform.
• Design and build electrical and digital test interfaces and fixtures.
• Produce and maintain design artifacts, including schematics and software build documentation.
• Support and troubleshoot existing production test equipment.
• Work jointly with manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and design engineering groups.

Benefits

• Profit-sharing bonus with a target of 10%.
• 401(k) match up to 8%, subject to a vesting schedule.
• Flexible work hours.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Ongoing green initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level