Test Engineer I
About The Position
The Test Engineer I supports test systems used in DCO product development and manufacturing. The role focuses on executing new test system builds, sustaining existing test systems, and improving existing test systems. The engineer designs automated test systems using LabVIEW and/or Python to perform electrical or mechanical tests, supports test-system validation throughout the development cycle, and helps maintain, troubleshoot, verify, calibrate, and validate test equipment. The role also includes creating work instructions, training operators, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on test plans, procedures, and reports. Basic electrical troubleshooting is performed with guidance from experienced test engineers. Ducommun is a global provider of manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers, specializing in electronic and structural systems. The position is based at the company's Performance Center in Carson, California, which serves the Engineered Products Group's Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, and Radio Frequency product lines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 0–3 years of experience in a Test Engineering or Test Technician role.
- Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or LabVIEW.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Design automated test systems using LabVIEW and/or Python to perform electrical or mechanical tests.
- Create work instructions.
- Initiate changes to improve existing programs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test plans, procedures, and reports.
- Support test-system validation through the development cycle.
- Improve existing test systems.
- Train operators on new or existing test equipment.
- Support maintenance and troubleshooting of existing test programs.
- Support verification, calibration, and validation of test equipment.
- Perform basic electrical troubleshooting with guidance from experienced test engineers.
- Perform other engineering activities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
