Electrical Engineer

SMT, Corp.•Newtown, CT

7h•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

SMT Corp is hiring an Electrical Engineer for its Electrical Test Lab, which supports the company’s counterfeit mitigation process by authenticating and screening electronic components. The company serves defense, aerospace, and other high-reliability customers that require extensive testing when purchasing components from independent distributors. The lab uses industry-standard methods such as AS6171 and AS6081, and performs electrical testing to confirm that components meet original component manufacturer specifications and quality requirements. The engineer interprets customer testing flowdowns, MIL drawings, and component datasheets; provides electrical testing quotes; designs PCB test fixtures; writes software to control and automate test equipment; and analyzes testing results to prepare reports. The role also provides technical support to internal teams and communicates with customers about electrical testing requirements, problems, and related information. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. The listed annual pay range is $80,000 to $100,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or a related field.
English language proficiency is required.
Availability for the required day shift.
Ability to commute to Sandy Hook, CT 06482.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or a related field.
Experience designing and laying out PCB test fixtures for electronic components.
Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW software to control and automate electronic component testing.
Experience with complex digital devices such as FPGAs, microprocessors, and microcontrollers.
Experience with Advantest test equipment and software.

Responsibilities

Interpret customer testing flowdowns and MIL drawings, and understand electrical component datasheets.
Provide electrical testing quotes to SMT Corp salespeople.
Design PCB test fixtures for a wide variety of electrical components, from passive components and RF devices to complex active devices such as FPGAs and CPUs.
Write software to control and automate test equipment for electrical component testing.
Analyze and review electrical testing results and generate reports summarizing data, test methods, and relevant testing information.
Provide technical support to Management, Quality Control, Sales, and Component Authentication groups.
Communicate with technical and non-technical customers about electrical testing requirements, problems, and related information.