Senior Test Engineer

EMCom • Auburn, NY

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About The Position

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and execution of test strategies for hardware / electronics systems. You will ensure that products meet quality, reliability, and safety standards through thorough planning, instrumentation, automation, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will mentor junior test engineers and technicians acting as a technical authority on test methodology and drive continuous improvement in test systems and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of hands‑on test engineering experience in electronics/hardware
• Strong experience with test equipment: oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition systems
• Experience in automation / scripting (LabVIEW, Python, C/C++, etc.)
• Deep understanding of test methods (functional test, boundary scan, BIST, burn‑in, stress test)
• Experience designing test fixtures, Jigs, custom test hardware
• Root cause analysis and failure diagnosis skills
• Excellent communication skills to interface with design, manufacturing, quality, and management
• Ability to lead and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple test projects concurrently
• Project management and accountability

Nice To Haves

• Personnel management/supervisory skills a plus.
• Experience with DFT / DFM methodologies
• Experience with FPGA, embedded systems, or microcontrollers
• Experience in reliability / life‑test programs
• Familiarity with database systems (e.g. SQL) or test data management systems
• Knowledge of communications protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, etc.)
• Experience with production test (high throughput, board test, ICT, flying probe, AOI)
• Experience with regulatory compliance (EMC, safety testing, certifications)

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and implement test plans, test cases, and test procedures for components, PCBs, subsystems, and full systems
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, C/C++, or other relevant languages)
• Design, build, and manage test fixtures, hardware test stations, and instrumentation setups
• Perform functional, system, environmental, stress, reliability, failure analysis, and boundary testing
• Analyze test data, prepare reports, and communicate findings to design, reliability, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Troubleshoot failures, isolate root causes, propose corrective actions, and track issues
• Collaborate closely with customers, engineers and technicians to improve testability (Design for Test, DFT)
• Lead test readiness reviews, qualification campaigns, and test validation phases
• Mentor and guide junior or mid‑level test engineers and technicians
• Drive improvements in test coverage, throughput, reliability, and maintainability
• Ensure compliance with industry / regulatory standards (e.g. safety standards, IPC , ISO customer specifications)
• Manage and coordinate resources, projects, schedules, and budgets related to test engineering

What This Job Offers

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