Senior PCB Test Engineer

MKS Instruments•Broomfield, CO

2d•$90,000 - $147,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior PCBA Test Engineer at MKS, you will partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Contract Manufacturing partners, and internal stakeholders to design, develop, deploy, and support automated PCB assembly (PCBA) test systems used in high‑volume production environments. In this role, you will serve as both a development engineer and frontline technical expert, ensuring robust, repeatable test solutions that meet product quality, delivery, and customer requirements. You will report to the Manager, Test Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is required
8+ years of experience developing PCBA functional test programs (hardware and software), ideally in a high‑volume manufacturing environment
Experience with NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand
Ability to read electrical schematics and create wiring diagrams; experience using tools such as PADS and Visio
Expertise in PCBA quality screening, test coverage analysis, and manufacturing defect detection utilizing AOI, X-Ray, Flying Probe, ICT, Boundary Scan, Functional Test, and statistical quality methodologies
Hands‑on experience with laboratory test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, waveform generators, and DAQ devices
Experience writing and reviewing test specifications and procedures
Strong project planning skills with the ability to manage multiple efforts simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is preferred
CLD (Certified LabVIEW Developer) preferred
Familiarity with low‑noise analog and high‑speed digital PCB designs
Exposure to DFT (Design for Test) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) principles
Experience analyzing test data using statistical tools such as Minitab
Vendor management or external design partner coordination experience

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and documenting automated PCBA test systems, including hardware, software, and mechanical fixtures, for deployment at global contract manufacturing sites
Developing and supporting automated test applications using NI LabVIEW and TestStand, including user‑friendly GUIs and test report generation
Working with PCBA contract manufacturers to implement AOI, ICT, and FCT to improve production yield and reduce PCBA rejection and scrap rates
Performing verification and validation of duplicate automated test systems prior to release to contract manufacturers
Troubleshooting Unit Under Test (UUT) failures, test system anomalies, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Analyzing test data using statistical process control (SPC) tools to improve yield and product quality
Providing frontline technical support and remote assistance, including use of virtual/augmented reality tools, to support technician training and issue resolution across multiple time zones