Contract Hardware Test Engineer

Biamp•Tigard, OR

About The Position

Biamp Systems is seeking an experienced Hardware Test Engineer III for a contract-to-hire role. Responsibilities include designing production tests, developing test fixtures, and working with flying probe technology to ensure quality and performance in digital signal processing products. Ideal candidates will be proactive and motivated, with strong expertise in hardware testing in a production environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (prefer Electrical and Computer Science Engineering)
Experience designing and debugging tests on a flying probe test platform a must
5 Plus Years of experience in a Test engineering position role, ideally with a strong background in designing and implementing production tests for advanced electronics
Understanding of audio quality signal test methods a must
Strong hardware background with the ability to read schematics and understand circuit operation
Understanding and experience with JTAG boundary-scan testing
Knowledge of communication protocols including serial, I2C, SPI, Ethernet
Experience with programming or scripting languages like: C#, LabView, C++, .NET, and Python
Experience programming applications for test automation on a Windows platform
Experience with mixed signal circuit design and test
Possesses excellent verbal and written skills in English
Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and can work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and diffuse challenging situations using acceptable and appropriate methods
Able to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Understanding of audio network protocols like AVB and Dante a plus

Responsibilities

Design, document, and implement tests for new products in collaboration with design engineers and manufacturing.
Develop PCBA and end of line test plans.
Develop and debug tests on a flying probe test platform.
Design and implement test automation software to control Biamp products and standard and custom test instruments (Audio Precision Analyzers and custom-built electronic fixtures).
Design mechanical and electrical test fixtures.
Configure Windows-based test platforms and PC hardware.
Maintain current test fixtures and software. Seek out and implement more efficient and innovative testing strategies that reduce test time while improving test coverage for the range of current Biamp products.
Serve as the first-responder to test technicians’ questions, suggestions, and problems.
Suggest product changes to Design Engineering to improve product quality, and testability.
Mentor junior Test Engineers.
Analyzing systems and writing PCBA and end of the line system test plans.
Analyzing and resolving hardware test issues.
Providing training to factory workers on testing and debugging products.
Preparing and submitting progress reports.
Other duties as assigned by your Supervisor.