Principal Test Development Engineer

Analog Devices•Wilmington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MEMS Group in Wilmington, MA is seeking an experienced Test leader to support our growing inertial sensor product line. Our portfolio includes accelerometers, gyroscopes, and a 6‑DOF IMU designed for healthcare, industrial, automotive, and defense applications. In this role, you will drive the IMU test strategy and enhance the test architecture for scalability and performance to support next‑generation high‑precision IMUs. You will collaborate closely with design, product, marketing, and manufacturing teams to develop test solutions that meet stringent performance and quality requirements. The ideal candidate is a self‑motivated, adaptive person with strong electrical, mechanical, analytical, and communication skills.

Requirements

Test Strategy Development: Advanced ability to architect comprehensive test strategies that thoroughly validate product functionality against specifications, with expertise in developing innovative test methodologies that optimize coverage, time, and cost.
Advanced Diagnostic Systems: Deep expertise in creating and executing sophisticated diagnostic programs to identify complex product defects and performance issues, with ability to design approaches for challenging test scenarios.
Test Fixtures Design: Extensive experience designing and developing complex test fixtures and equipment that accurately measure product parameters under varied conditions, with attention to manufacturing efficiency.
Resource Management: Strong capability in directing resource strategies for testing activities across multiple projects, including optimizing schedules and equipment allocation for maximum efficiency.
Technical Leadership: Demonstrated expertise in resolving complex technical problems in systems and equipment, including ability to guide cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
Quality System Development: Comprehensive knowledge of quality standards with proven record to implement and improve testing processes that exceed quality requirements and industry benchmarks.
Qualification Leadership: Thorough understanding of qualification testing methodologies and proven record lead qualification efforts for multiple product lines while anticipating market needs.
Software Development: Interest and expertise in software development, including object-oriented development skills.
Advanced PCB Design: Advanced technical knowledge of PCB design principles and demonstrated ability to design complex boards for test setups and evaluation purposes across diverse applications.
Typically, requires 10+ years of relevant experience in test engineering or a related discipline.
Experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience with MEMS devices or other inertial sensors
Strong Electrical and Embedded systems knowledge

Responsibilities

Develop test fixtures/hardware and printed circuit boards to support device test and calibration.
Develop test and calibration software, commonly using .Net, NI LabVIEW / TestStand, and/or C#.
Utilize custom designed test systems and/or industry standard ATEs for device test and characterization.
Work with Design, Product, Applications and Marketing Engineers to determine test and calibration requirements.
Collaborate with a multifunctional and multi-site international team to support device test, characterization, and qualifications for new product releases.
Participation in New Product Development Teams and evaluation of new test systems for future applications required.
Manage and maintain projects schedules that align with product introduction and release dates.
Motivated, resourceful collaborator who is willing to do 'whatever it takes' to get the job done.