Senior Test Engineer - Manufacturing

Detector Electronics LLC • Bloomington, MN

4h

About The Position

Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20+ countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we’re driving innovation and growth across our portfolio

The Senior Test Engineer - Manufacturing is a key member of the Operations Support team and uses education and experience to ensure the efficient performance of production equipment. Work with Design Engineering, Compliance, and Production to define product test requirements. Design, build and maintain functional test fixtures used on the production floor. Program fixtures to operate the tests, capture test results, and interface with a tester computer interface (GUI). Document test requirements, test process work instructions, tester design documentation, maintenance plan (PM), and tester maintenance standard work. This role requires solid skills in electrical design, software, some mechanical design, hands-on building/wiring, programming (C#), and solid communication and writing skills.

This position reports directly to the Test Engineering Manager, collaborating with Test Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Test Technicians, and the Production Team.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science
• 7+ years' engineering experience in a production environment working as a test fixture developer or equivalent.
• Must have experience in C#/C++
• Able to read and understand prints, drawings, BOM’s, and process instructions.
• Experience in writing/creating technical documentation including prints/drawings, procedures, reports, work instructions, and charts/graphs.
• Experience with electrical test components and equipment (meter, oscilloscope, signal analyzer, power supply, I/O module, etc).
• Experienced with computers using the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Familiarity with electromechanical assembly techniques (soldering, wiring, light mechanical assembly, etc)
• Familiarity with LEAN principles.
• Demonstrated ability to collect data and perform advanced analysis and/or graphical analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Must be a self-motivated, team-oriented individual who can work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Availability to work extended hours when needed.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and respectful of others in a diverse work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Demonstrated open attitude for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in solving complex problems or leading projects with a multi-departmental team.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions safely and work within established company guidelines for EH&S and Ethics.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Experience designing and/or building production test fixtures
• Experience with ICT Fixture development (Keysight 3070 and Checksum)
• Relevant programming experience/knowledge
• Knowledge and experience using JDE is a plus.
• Database knowledge (queries, reports, table structures, etc).

Responsibilities

• Continually improve production test equipment, software, tools, test fixtures, and test processes.
• Work with external vendors in the design and build of ICT and Functional Test Fixtures.
• Support production to meet customer shipment schedules through problem resolution, troubleshooting, documentation updates, and test fixture repair and maintenance.
• Work with design engineering to understand test requirements
• Work with the Manufacturing Engineering team in the creation of automated and semi-automated test equipment for the manufacturing floor.
• Create new test fixture software using Visual Studio .Net C#.
• Support existing test fixture programming in C#, C++, Python, and LabView.
• Create, modify, and maintain controlled documents (including detailed tester design documentation and test process operator instructions)
• Work with the Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to create a thorough and robust preventative maintenance program for the production equipment.
• Perform the initial troubleshooting of failures affecting test equipment, fixtures, and processes.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of production test equipment and fixtures as necessary.
• Design and maintain electronic test components (circuit board level)
• Analyze test capacity and effectivity to optimize product flow through production processes
• Function as part of the production team(s) and support product quality, line efficiency, and general safety goals and metrics
• Actively participate in production improvement activities and proactively seek and suggest improvement opportunities.
• Support the Preventive Maintenance system
• Support the Manufacturing Execution System
• Support achievement of EH&S goals; complete monthly inspections and complete all assigned action items in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
• Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
• Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
• Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level