Test Engineer

Flex•Columbia, SC

About The Position

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Test Engineer located in Columbia, SC. Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager, the Funtional Test Engineer will be for implementing and maintaining cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems, software, and/or equipment. What a typical day looks like: Directs and/or coordinates electronic engineering and/or technical personnel in fabrication and design of testing and test control apparatus and equipment, or software and systems testing. Directs and coordinates electronic engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation and calibration of instruments, equipment and control devices required to test, and record test data. Interfaces and confers with scientific, engineering and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, data interpretation or coding issues. Analyzes and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by electronic or software engineering, and management personnel. May develop or use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems or software. Trains and instructs floor support, test technicians and test operators on test hardware and/or software, as well as problem solving techniques. Resolves test yield problems by performing analysis of root causes, developing and coordinating corrective action measures and monitoring improvements. Perform and support equipment verification and integration in production. Create and maintain process documentation. Actively search for new technologies or procedures in the test sector. Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations. FUNCTIONAL Develops and/or modifies test programs using various languages (i.e. Python, Lab View, Perl etc.). Develops instrument drivers. Develops and/or supports diagnostic tests at the card edge level. Designs and supports functional test hardware, computer platforms and interfaces. Develops test plans and procedures. Coordinates 3rd party development of functional test development,enhancements, test fixtures. Develops quotations for functional test hardware and software. ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS SCREENING (ESS) Designs, develops and/or supports environmental test programs, procedures and profiles Designs and/or supports mechanical/electrical interfaces for product tests. Performs failure analysis on environmental test failures. Coordinates 3rd party development of ESS activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field.
4 years of experience in test engineering in the high technology electronics industry.
Demonstrates operations and technical skills and understanding of Flex’s functional standards.
Demonstrates working knowledge of functional concepts and a solid understanding of Flex policies and procedures.
Typically requires some knowledge of computerized electronic test equipment and programming.
Demonstrates advanced functional and technical skills and basic process skills.
Demonstrates advanced/thorough knowledge of the function and Flex business.
Typically requires skill and troubleshooting, and diagnostics, and overview of the entire test process and the ability to train others.
Use of the following tools may be required: Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics. May require various PCB operations. Testing: oscilloscope, cable and harness testing, trouble shooting, component testing, logic analyzer. Inspection: bare board, systems, components, cable and harness, microscope, measuring tools. Mechanical & Electrical Tools: taps and dies, alignment tools, measuring tools. Software Testing: design software, coding programs, and simulation models. Office skills: telephones, office software to include, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation package.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively communicate with managers and employees of the organizations.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

Directs and/or coordinates electronic engineering and/or technical personnel in fabrication and design of testing and test control apparatus and equipment, or software and systems testing.
Directs and coordinates electronic engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation and calibration of instruments, equipment and control devices required to test, and record test data.
Interfaces and confers with scientific, engineering and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, data interpretation or coding issues.
Analyzes and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by electronic or software engineering, and management personnel.
May develop or use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems or software.
Trains and instructs floor support, test technicians and test operators on test hardware and/or software, as well as problem solving techniques.
Resolves test yield problems by performing analysis of root causes, developing and coordinating corrective action measures and monitoring improvements.
Perform and support equipment verification and integration in production.
Create and maintain process documentation.
Actively search for new technologies or procedures in the test sector.
Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.
Develops and/or modifies test programs using various languages (i.e. Python, Lab View, Perl etc.).
Develops instrument drivers.
Develops and/or supports diagnostic tests at the card edge level.
Designs and supports functional test hardware, computer platforms and interfaces.
Develops test plans and procedures.
Coordinates 3rd party development of functional test development,enhancements, test fixtures.
Develops quotations for functional test hardware and software.
Designs, develops and/or supports environmental test programs, procedures and profiles
Designs and/or supports mechanical/electrical interfaces for product tests.
Performs failure analysis on environmental test failures.
Coordinates 3rd party development of ESS activities.