Manufacturing Test Engineer

Wabtec•Germantown, MD

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Test Engineer will work with a cross-functional Engineering team to develop and maintain tools, fixtures, and scripts to automate testing of various Industrial Electronics products at internal and external manufacturing and repair facilities. This role involves working cross-functionally with local quality, operations, lean, and shop support functions to create strategy, align resources, and drive execution. The engineer will also research, define, design, analyze, and validate production tests for new products, and design, develop, and maintain tools, fixtures, and scripts used to automate Board Level and Assembly Level testing. Additionally, the role includes developing production support documentation, such as test procedures and test fixture documentation, and developing and maintaining knowledge of relevant company and industry standards for electronics. Verification and Validation support efforts to drive standardization across manufacturing test platforms are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum 2 - 3 years of related experience
Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to articulate clearly and concisely
Self-driven, quick learner, good team player, and results-oriented individual with a clear focus on high quality
Software Development experience with C, C++, C#, Bash, Test Stand, LabView, Python, or other scripting languages used in automating tasks
Experience with Linux or Unix-based real-time operating systems (QNX, FreeRTOS)
Electronic circuit knowledge and experience, including use of DMMs, Oscilloscopes, and other related electronic testing equipment

Responsibilities

Work cross-functionally with local quality, operations, lean, and shop support functions to create strategy, align resources, and drive execution
Research, define, design, analyze, and validate production tests for new products
Design, develop, and maintain tools, fixtures, and scripts used to automate Board Level and Assembly Level testing
Develop production support documentation, including test procedures and test fixture documentation
Develop and maintain knowledge of relevant company and industry standards for electronics
Verification and Validation Support efforts to drive standardization across manufacturing test platforms
Assist with the development of test requirements/specifications, project plans, and other engineering project documentation
Design and develop production test scripts, software, and test fixtures to verify production hardware
Review designs of other engineers for completeness, accuracy, cost efficiency, and compliance to specifications
Investigate and resolve product failures
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues
Train production personnel on new or revised tests