Test Engineer

Amphenol Borisch Technologies•Grand Rapids, MI

12d

About The Position

The Test Engineer creates and implements test procedures, programs, and fixtures, with a focus on cable and wire harness assemblies. The role verifies that products operate as designed and provides technical expertise in testing and product knowledge. The engineer develops and maintains testing processes and documentation, conducts product testing with technician assistance, troubleshoots electrical circuits, and works with design teams and customer engineers to resolve product and test issues. The position also leads test development as a resource on project teams and works with Test Technicians to support a proactive environment focused on improving test acceptance and throughput.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or a minimum of 5 years of successful test experience.
Experience with Flying Probe or In Circuit Test Development.
Experience with test software development.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office, MRP/ERP, AutoCAD LT, and other applicable test programming.
Knowledge of practical engineering and technology applications, including principles, techniques, and procedures used in manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of design techniques and principles used in manufacturing.
Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing manufacturing efficiency.
Ability to identify root causes of operating errors and determine appropriate actions.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify complex problems and develop solutions.
Ability to anticipate how changes in operations and process flow affect manufacturing efficiency and finished-product quality.
Ability to maintain training for applicable work instructions.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk; inspect work closely; use hands and fingers for coordinated grasping, manipulating, and assembling; and lift 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Define, refine, and maintain processes, methods, and plans for testing products.
Troubleshoot and debug electrical circuits to identify root causes of test-station and product issues.
Conduct product testing with technician assistance, document results and product issues, and drive issues to closure with the design team.
Ensure test plans can be developed and maintained easily.
Ensure proper documentation of test plans, specifications, and diagrams.
Ensure products requiring testing meet established quality and functional requirements.
Evaluate components for testing Borisch products and recommend core component or supplier selections based on company goals.
Interface with customer engineers about design and functional test issues.
Work with Test Technicians to develop and maintain a positive, proactive work environment focused on improving test acceptance and throughput.
Lead as a test development resource on a project team.
Maintain training for applicable work instructions assigned per training codes.
Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.