Staff Manufacturing Test Engineer

ZOLL Medical Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Work with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Service, Engineering, and Quality teams to define test requirements, then design, develop, and implement test hardware and software solutions for qualification, production, and service. The role creates and improves manufacturing test systems across PCB, sub-assembly, and system levels, and ensures fixtures and equipment deliver accurate and reliable results. It also provides manufacturing-test input to process development and validation, supports production and satellite facilities, maintains controlled documentation, and offers technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians. The position operates in an ISO-9001/FDA GMP design and document-control environment. The engineer may work independently with minimal supervision, lead or contribute to multiple project teams, communicate technical information to audiences ranging from end users to upper management, and travel domestically or internationally as required, typically 10% or less.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related focus.
8 to 12 years of relevant experience in Test Engineering.
Experience creating test hardware and software architectures to solve test problems.
Experience with LabVIEW programming to control test instrumentation.
Experience using test equipment and instrumentation hardware.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, applicable test/development tools, and associated technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment.
Experience in a manufacturing or service environment.
Advanced LabVIEW training and programming.
Experience with other programming or scripting languages, including C++, Python, Perl, Bash, or VB.
Experience designing Test Executive GUI software.
Experience or understanding of PLD, PIC, Flash, and EPROM programming.
Experience in PCB CAD design using Altium or similar software.
Experience with 2D/3D modeling using SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
Experience with Boundary Scan (JTAG) testing.
Experience with ESS (thermal/vibration) testing.
Experience with the Linux operating system.

Responsibilities

Design simple to complex test systems and architectures to meet test requirements.
Review or develop manufacturing test techniques, including AOI, X-ray, ICT, Boundary Scan, Functional Test, and ESS Test, as needed at PCB, sub-assembly, and system levels.
Develop high-coverage tests for analog and digital circuits, custom electrical components, and complete systems.
Design and procure test fixtures and equipment, emphasizing reliability, cost justification, and mistake-proofing.
Qualify test fixtures and equipment to ensure test systems provide accurate and reliable results.
Perform cross-functional design-for-test (DFT) reviews at component, board, and system levels.
Act as the manufacturing test liaison to engineering development and supplier quality teams.
Provide manufacturing test input to process flow diagrams, process FMECAs, process characterizations, and process validation protocols and reports.
Coordinate setup of test stations, fixtures, and methods at internal production and satellite facilities, and train applicable personnel.
Develop and review documentation, including schematics, assembly drawings, bills of materials, change orders, and SOPs, in an ISO-9001/FDA GMP design and document-control environment.
Define and document calibration and maintenance requirements for test fixtures and equipment.
Perform duties independently as a self-directed worker with minimal supervision.
Work on and/or lead multiple projects and project teams to achieve project goals on time.
Communicate technical information clearly to audiences ranging from end users to upper management.
Travel as required to achieve project goals; travel may be domestic or international and is typically 10% or less.
Assist with performance feedback, technical guidance, and mentoring of junior engineers and technicians.