Senior Test Engineer

Nortech Systems, Inc. • Mankato, MN

13d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality, reliable products, thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment, and is eager to drive innovation through advanced testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives that make a meaningful impact on people's lives around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering technology, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Five or more years of experience developing and supporting automated test systems for electronic or electromechanical products in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience integrating test software, instrumentation, fixtures, controls, and devices under test.
• Proficiency with an automated test platform such as NI LabVIEW and TestStand, CheckSum, or a comparable system, plus a programming or scripting language such as Python, C#, C/C++, or similar.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and PCB layouts, select test equipment, and establish test methods and acceptance criteria.
• Hands on experience building, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing test fixtures, prototype circuit boards, cables, connectors, and related hardware.
• Experience using electronic instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and communication interfaces.
• Experience with test system verification, calibration, data analysis, root cause analysis, and controlled engineering documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work, manage priorities, communicate results, and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Operations, suppliers, and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CheckSum systems, NI hardware and software, or other production ATE platforms.
• Experience with DFT, boundary scan, in circuit test, functional test, firmware programming, or rack mounted diagnostic systems.
• Experience with Altium, SolidWorks, or comparable electrical and mechanical design tools.
• Experience applying DOE, FMEA, measurement system analysis, and statistical methods to test development and manufacturing improvement.
• Experience in an ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA regulated, or aerospace and defense quality environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost effective automated test strategies that achieve documented coverage and cycle time objectives.
• Lead the full lifecycle of automated test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, controls, and product interfaces, including architecture, design, build, integration, qualification, calibration, deployment, maintenance, and obsolescence support.
• Develop and maintain test software, sequences, drivers, and data acquisition interfaces using appropriate platforms and programming languages.
• Define test requirements, methods, conditions, acceptance criteria, and sequences for development, verification, and production testing.
• Troubleshoot product and test system failures, perform root cause and statistical analysis, and implement corrective actions that improve yield, reliability, coverage, and test time.
• Analyze test data and communicate results, risks, and recommendations through clear technical reports and project updates.
• Perform Design for Test reviews and collaborate with product teams to improve testability, diagnosability, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Create and maintain test system requirements, design documentation, schematics, drawings, PCB layouts, procedures, verification protocols, reports, and controlled records.
• Support production personnel and train users in the safe and effective operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of test systems.
• Develop technical proposals, estimates, and production test cycle time projections.
• Lead projects, coordinate suppliers and cross functional teams, and mentor other engineers and technicians.
• Comply with applicable quality system, safety, and documentation requirements.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance for employee & family, including a 100% company-paid base medical plan for employees; 401k with company match; tuition reimbursement and PTO
• A diverse and inclusive workplace fostering responsible social engagement
• Training and opportunity for advancement

What This Job Offers

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