Test Engineer

Marquardt Group • Cazenovia, NY

19d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Marquardt Group is seeking a Test Engineer for its Industrial Engineering department in Cazenovia, USA. The role is responsible for designing and developing automated test systems for a high-volume manufacturing facility, collaborating with the Test Engineering and Product Design departments to develop testing strategies.

The Test Engineer works with Design, Controls, and Industrial Engineering teams to develop testing concepts and inspection requirements; creates electrical schematics for test hardware interface panel builds using Eplan Electric; and develops software with TestStand and LabVIEW. The role develops diagnostic and performance tests for automotive electronics products, including steering wheel switches, climate control panels, and start/stop buttons. It also involves using software components for force-travel testing, vision systems, laser marking, and vehicle communications buses; commissioning equipment and subsystems; and supporting product transfers to volume production through initial production-team training.

As a development-team and core-team member, the Test Engineer designs, documents, develops, and implements test methods and systems, participates in other controls engineering tasks, and performs other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in computer/electronic design or diagnostic and test development related to automated test equipment, design, or testing in the automotive electronics industry.
• Programming experience with LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Ability to collaborate with a team and deliver test processes on time while supporting product specifications and production goals.
• Technical flexibility.
• Experience using standard office tools such as the MS Office suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience with RF and microwave designs and test techniques.
• Experience with measurement techniques and process controls for yield analysis and statistics, including CP/CPK.

Responsibilities

• Work with Design Engineering, Controls Engineering, and Industrial Engineering to develop testing concepts and inspection requirements.
• Create electrical schematics for test hardware interface panel builds using Eplan Electric.
• Develop software using TestStand and LabVIEW, test hardware interfaces, and measurement techniques.
• Develop diagnostic and performance tests for automotive electronics products, including steering wheel switches, climate control panels, and start/stop buttons.
• Use software components for force-travel testing, vision systems, laser marking, and vehicle communications buses.
• Commission equipment by connecting to PLCs and performing I/O verification.
• Commission systems by setting up new PCs, installing software, calibrating tests, and checking communications to subsystems.
• Provide initial training to production teams when transferring new products and processes to volume production.
• Serve as a development-team and core-team member to design, document, develop, and implement test methods and systems.
• Participate in other controls engineering tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid vacation annually plus personal time.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting on the first day.
• Disability benefits.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program and support and resources for learning and development.
• Supplier discounts at major OEMs.
• Company events, including picnics and holiday gatherings, and team community support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level