Electrical Test Engineer
About The Position
The Electrical Test Engineer will be responsible for supporting division leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining manufacturing automation test systems. This role will perform a wide variety of engineering and technical tasks involving the application of engineering knowledge and the development of solutions to complex problems pertaining to products, manufacturing processes, production tests, and unique design applications. This role supports division Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost by establishing robust manufacturing test systems and processes with advanced technologies. Up to 25% travel, which includes day trips to local vendors and occassional travel in North America. Collaborate closely with Engineering hardware, firmware, and Manufacturing teams on Design for Test (DFT) and test strategy with an emphasis on test process automation. Support the design development, quote, vendor selection and procurement of advanced automated test systems for electronic designs at the PCBA and final assembly levels. Support the development of TestStand and LabVIEW software, emphasizing well-documented, structured, maintainable, and reusable code. Develop data-driven statistical methodologies (Cpk, Ppk, GRR, etc.) for system validation, release, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain sustaining engineering through strong collaboration and mentorship to support existing Contract manufacturer (CM) test system base (25+ systems) both remotely and on-site at CM as required. Travel required up to 25%. Lead cross functional root cause and failure analysis teams. Apply critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork skills to optimize test systems for yield improvements, failure mode elimination, cycle time reductions, capacity planning, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum three (3) years of work experience as a test or systems design engineer working on electrical systems.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Experience with Design for Test and Manufacturing, PCBA Functional Test, Assembly Test
- Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer and Certified TestStand Developer.
- Position requires the ability to be periodically on the manufacturing floor for an extended time. (May vary from a few days to a week.)
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Proficiency in various software applications - MS Office, MS Visual Studio, SQL Management Studio
- Experience with National Instruments LabView and PC based IO systems.
- Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality processes (i.e., ISO9001, etc.).
- Thorough understanding of production environments (low-volume/high mix and high volume/low mix) including safety/guarding requirements.
- Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques - i.e. value stream mapping, one-piece flow, 5S, etc. Ability to grasp modern technology.
- Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.
- Ability to read, evaluate, and interpret internal design specification documents and develop a comprehensive manufacturing test plan.
- Knowledge in NFPA70E and OSHA Regulations in Electrical Safety (Arc Flash, LOTO, Approach Boundaries, PPE selection and testing)
Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining manufacturing automation test systems
- Performing engineering and technical tasks related to products, manufacturing processes, and production tests
- Establishing robust manufacturing test systems and processes
- Collaborating on Design for Test (DFT) and test strategy
- Supporting the design development, quote, vendor selection and procurement of advanced automated test systems
- Supporting the development of TestStand and LabVIEW software
- Developing data-driven statistical methodologies for system validation
- Maintaining sustaining engineering through collaboration and mentorship
- Leading cross functional root cause and failure analysis teams
- Optimizing test systems for yield improvements, failure mode elimination, cycle time reductions, capacity planning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
