Test Engineer Hardware 1-2

Trust Automation•San Luis Obispo, CA

16h

About The Position

Responsible for the hardware design and development of test solutions for a variety of products and systems, focused primarily on motion control applications. In addition to motion/motor control, test development responsibilities can include power conversion/control/management, and cyber security systems. Responsibilities include test-automation for manufacturing test solutions, and test development for requirement verification and product acceptance testing. Assists in the transition of products from Engineering into Manufacturing.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
Hardware design experience, using tools like SolidWorks and/or Altium
Basic electronics knowledge, familiarity with digital and analog circuits
Testing equipment experience (oscilloscope, DVM, function generator, logic analyzer, etc…)
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Practical experience in PCB level component troubleshooting
Practical experience in electrical system level troubleshooting
Professional written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage time effectively and work effectively with teammates and management

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with microcontroller and DSP architectures preferred
Familiarity with communication interfaces/protocols: SPI, I2C, Modbus, USB, CAN, RS232/RS422/RS485, Ethernet, EtherCAT is preferred
Familiarity with data acquisition systems is preferred
Familiarity with agile development processes preferred
Familiarity with mechatronics and embedded system preferred
Thrives in an innovative, multidisciplinary design team environment

Responsibilities

Design and development of test fixtures and tools for product acceptance testing, focusing on test-automation
Develop and maintain automated tests, fixtures, and test procedures
Requirement derivation, tracking and verification for test solutions
Integration and test of test fixtures, completing validation of test hardware prior to release for use in manufacturing
Support of test activities prior to full-rate production, as needed
Providing sustaining engineering support for released products through design of specified changes and new features for existing hardware
May work under technical supervision and/or pre-established guidelines to develop skills and perform project tasks.
Developing test plans, methods, procedures and documentation for design verification testing (DVT)
Support of DVT and qualification testing, as needed
Participate in Trust Automation’s design and development processes, including design reviews
Assist Program Managers and Trust VPs with project/program planning, including specification of system application solutions, task prioritization, and risk mitigation
Contribute to project/program success by meeting deliverables on schedule and within budget