Manufacturing Software Engineer

Novanta•Bedford, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Novanta is seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Manufacturing Software Engineer with good people skills to join their team. This role involves working with small teams of product design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production technicians to create new test equipment and support, characterize, document, and improve current test fixtures and production processes. The engineer will sustain, refresh, and simplify production test equipment and be a key part of the Stage Gate Process to ensure successful new product launches. The ideal candidate will be self-starting with a strong desire to grow within the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or similar experience.
3+ years of related experience in troubleshooting and sustaining production equipment.
Experience programming with LabVIEW and SQL Server.
Digital and analog hardware knowledge.
Source control such as SVN.

Nice To Haves

Verilog (or VHDL), Python and/or C#, and C for embedded systems.
Altium Electrical capture and layout tool experience.
Training in lean manufacturing or exposure to lean concepts with a business that practices lean manufacturing.
Knowledge of statistical process analysis and control (SPC) to reduce variability and improve yields.
Able to work from specifications, technical manuals, schematics, and verbal / written instructions.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Manual dexterity to demonstrate skills required to perform precision assembly.
Experience with ERP systems, Oracle experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and improve manufacturing test software, equipment, and procedures for Encoder Test, Interpolator Test, and complex analog & digital positioning systems.
Develop a scalable test strategy roadmap across all product lines.
Evaluate current situations, recommend design changes, and/or implement test or manufacturing process improvements (including preventative maintenance) to improve production quality and increase throughput.
Actively participate in the Stage Gate Process to ensure documented end-point requirements, software, and customer-specific methods are transferred to manufacturing prior to production volume launch.
Participate in DFM reviews, ECO reviews, and model builds; recommend manufacturability improvements.
Capture test failure data (LabVIEW, SQL Server), perform analysis (Excel, Access, Minitab), present performance data, and implement countermeasures to eliminate defect recurrence.
Manage/interact with test databases to capture and extract relevant data.
Evaluate PWBA designs, recommend, and implement appropriate cost-effective testing strategies.
Perform acceptance testing of products to ensure they meet or exceed business objectives and comply with design and customer requirements.
Perform failure analysis and implement corrective action for production and customer returns.
Contribute to teams developing, deploying, and sustaining lean manufacturing processes, including Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, and Problem Solving.
Assist in training manufacturing and inspection personnel as required.
Institute necessary documentation and controls to attain ISO 9000 and ISO 13485 certification.
Effectively communicate with Production and Engineering personnel to ensure agreed-upon actions are completed on time and satisfy expectations.
Prioritize tasks and projects based on commitments and product schedules.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Assure safety in all areas of responsibility.
Maintain an excellent attendance record.
Accept other tasks as assigned.