Test Engineer I

Banner Engineering Career•Plymouth, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Test Engineer plays a key role in supporting continuous improvement of test systems at our global manufacturing facilities. This position will work within a multidisciplinary team to maintain, improve, and design test solutions working independently with direction from their manager. The ideal candidate brings strong problem-solving skills and a proven ability to understand electronics and mechanical design, as well as programming concepts and technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
2+ years of experience in electrical test, process, or systems engineering.
Proficiency in software development using environments such as C#, C++, Python, or Visual Basic.
Experience developing, improving, and troubleshooting test systems on the production floor.
Demonstrated ability to analyze electrical schematics and circuit designs to understand circuit functionality, identify critical test points, and develop effective electrical test systems for new and existing products.
Experience supporting manufacturing processes, with a strong understanding of process flow and the ability to identify issues and improve product quality and throughput.
Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and support the development of test systems that improve efficiency, quality, and process repeatability.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose electrical, mechanical, and process-related issues.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuits.
Test software development experience using TestStand or LabVIEW.
Strong applied statistical skills to analyze test and manufacturing data, identify process variation, and support yield and continuous improvement efforts.
Experience with automated test instrumentation, measurement systems, and/or motion control.
Previous experience with Lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement.
Comfortable collaborating with operators, technicians, engineers, and cross-functional teams to improve quality and yield.
Working understanding of microcontrollers/microprocessors
Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

Develop, improve, and maintain automated test programs using Python, C#, C++, TestStand, LabVIEW, or similar languages and platforms.
Upgrade and overhaul existing test systems to improve quality, process control, and operator usability.
Analyze operator interactions within test sequences to reduce manual steps and optimize test flow.
Define test requirements, plans, and procedures based on existing test equipment and/or product specifications.
Analyze test data to support root-cause investigations, improve yield, and drive corrective actions.
Support manufacturing by troubleshooting test stations, resolving equipment issues, improving tester designs, and optimizing test throughput.
Create detailed electrical schematics and drawings in collaboration with a test technician.
Integrate instruments such as DMMs, power supplies, optical power meters, and communication interfaces (Ethernet, RS232).
Integrate automation equipment such as electric linear actuators, pneumatic actuators, and vision systems.
Perform design reviews and collaborate with design teams to improve product testability and manufacturability.
Ensure test systems comply with applicable safety standards and quality processes.
Document test system designs, results, maintenance procedures, and calibration requirements.
Evaluate electrical designs to ensure the products meet the intended requirements.
Collaborate with optical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers to provide globally competitive products.