Senior (Electrical) Test Engineer - Largo, FL
About The Position
The Sr. Test Engineer researches, designs, develops, tests, documents, and supports software and interface hardware for testing products manufactured for the electric utility industry. This role involves analyzing product hardware and firmware to formulate test plans, reviewing new designs for testability, and performing cost/benefit analysis for automation. The engineer will design and develop test interface hardware and software, record and analyze performance metrics, and maintain version control for all developed assets. Responsibilities also include developing and maintaining testing procedures, determining test equipment maintenance plans, and supporting the product lifecycle with ongoing maintenance of test software and hardware. Additionally, the role involves providing guidance to Test Technicians on common failure modes and revising existing test systems for improved operation, performance, and documentation. Collaboration with team members and adherence to company policies are also key aspects of the position.
Requirements
- BS Engineering degree (EE, CS, or similar) with 10+ years related experience and/or training.
- 5+ years’ experience in "C#" and SQL/SQL Server.
- Experience designing automated test equipment.
- Familiar with common utility communications standards and protocols: TCP/IP TIA-232, TIA-485, IRIG-B, USB, IEC61850, DNP, and Modbus.
- Skilled in programming for hardware and instrument control with C, C#, LabVIEW, and TestStand, and other software languages as necessary.
- Experienced in creation and testing of DLLs.
- Knowledgeable with common test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and switching systems as well as SCPI commands used to communicate with them.
- Proficient in SQL and SQL Server.
- Familiar with power systems and theory.
- Ability to effectively communicate with the organization.
Responsibilities
- Analyze product hardware and firmware to formulate a test plan to verify design requirements and maximize test coverage.
- Review new designs and specifications and provide feedback based on testability.
- Perform cost/benefit analysis to determine desired level of automation.
- Design and develop test interface hardware necessary for rapid and reliable connection to the device under test.
- Design and develop test software to control product, instrumentation, and test systems needed to exercise and measure products performance to design requirements specification.
- Record and analyze critical to quality performance metrics. Initiate investigation and preventative action when necessary.
- Document and maintain version control on all developed software and hardware.
- Develop and maintain testing procedures.
- Determine test equipment maintenance plan and redundancy necessary to minimize test station downtime.
- Maintain test software and hardware throughout product lifecycle.
- Provide guidance on common failure modes to Test Technicians.
- Revise and improve operation, performance, and documentation for new and existing test systems.
- Work with other team members to accomplish goals.
- Comply with all work rules, including but not limited to, the company's safety and attendance policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
