Senior Test Engineer

Crystal Group • Cedar Rapids, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating and performing qualification testing on commercial and military grade rugged electronics. Environmental, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), power, and safety qualification are used to support product development and validation, marketing, sales, and manufacturing initiatives to prove design acceptability and obtain various compliance certifications. In addition, the Senior Test Engineering will also be held accountable for peer reviews, department mentoring, and leading small project groups.

Requirements

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person")
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science
• 5+ years of Engineering experience or related engineering field or at least 10+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• Current valid US driver’s license with good driving record
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems required
• Proficient with the design and build of wire harnesses and cables
• Proficient with how cables are routed in a computer-based system
• Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced knowledge of compliance and testing industry standards
• Advanced understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to Electrical or Mechanical Engineering theory
• Current and past industry standards for military, automotive industry, or industrial environments
• Use of full range instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers
• Operate large stationary machinery including thermotrons, vibe tables, or EMC antenna arrays
• Multitask to meet several simultaneous project milestones up to and including completion of several projects
• Work both independently and in a team environment with the ability to change priorities as needed
• Build, troubleshoot, and debug computer-based systems including network switches, firewalls, rack mounted monitors KVMs, or rack mounted UPS
• Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (Altium Designer, AutoDesk inventor, AutoCAD, LT SPICE)
• Read and compare technical data sheets
• Effectively lead small (1-3 member) teams on well-defined projects with moderate supervision, oversight, and coaching provided
• Identify departmental process deficiencies, propose viable solutions, and implement appropriate corrective action(s) with moderate managerial support provided

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of electrical or mechanical component building experience
• 5+ years of CAD software related work
• Extensive knowledge of computer equipment (PC, firewall, switch, data acquisition systems, UPS, server rack equipment, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of advanced testing equipment (bode plot generators, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, hall-effect probes, etc.)
• 1+ year of leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Advanced understanding of compliance test standards; conducting and witnessing tests; performing diagnostic procedures; measuring performance; analyzing and evaluating findings; performing forensic analysis of failures; troubleshooting failures; supervising sub-contractors.
• Attains compliance by isolating and resolving non-compliance issues; recommending product and process changes; initiating engineering change notices
• Advanced understanding and completes compliance reports by collecting and summarizing measurement data and trends
• Advanced assistance for development of test strategies with the Systems team
• Advanced understanding and development of test plans
• Effective coordination with external laboratories for development of test procedures
• Advanced assistance with engineers and designers through product characterization and testing
• Advanced assistance in product design, development, and production
• Provides testing input during design and development phase
• Inspects products and testing processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement
• Builds and sets up equipment for testing
• Prepares and conducts experiments
• Conducts tests and collects data
• Calculates or records results during experiments
• Assists in coordinating with external, 3rd party laboratories for quotation and scheduling
• Provides oversight for internal testing and external, 3rd party testing
• Coordinates witnesses for observed testing
• Peer reviews
• Department mentoring
• Leading small project groups

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

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