Test Engineering Technician

Careers at Crestron•Orangeburg, NY

About The Position

At Crestron Electronics, Inc we build the technology that integrates technology. We are proud to be the largest and most recognized brand in automation and control solutions, and the premier technology partner for fortune 500 businesses globally. Our products’ are integrated into new high-tech commercial buildings’ to include some of the most exciting real estate throughout the world. Our clients include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn and many others. We are the leaders in the most exciting industry in the world! Our automation and control solutions for homes and buildings allow our clients to control entire environments with the push of a button, integrating systems such as Audio Visual, Lighting, Shading, Security, Building Management Systems and HVAC to provide greater comfort, convenience and security. The Test Technician at Crestron will assist engineers, project leaders and managers with the creation of test solutions for Crestron products. Under supervision, this position will be responsible to assist with documentation development, parts procurement, tester/fixtures fabrication and assembly, deployment, and basic training for production. This position requires electronics, computer, and mechanical aptitude. In this role it is expected that the contributor will assist engineers with building and supporting automated test stations, troubleshoot test problems, and procure instrumentation and equipment for production test systems. Help develop tools, implement designs, and integrate machinery, equipment, and computer technologies to ensure effective manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology
1-2 years experience in a technical or engineering support role
Electronics and computer skills, including computer support and networking
Proven problem resolution and technical decision-making skills including understanding of electromechanical documentation and fixtures
Basic to intermediate knowledge of test instrumentation (power supplies, scopes, DMM, DAQ, etc)
Basic understanding about computers, Windows OS and Linux OS
Basic understanding of structured programming languages such as C, Phyton, Java, etc.
Ability to solder, run cabling or wiring, create wire harnesses and basic circuit boards

Nice To Haves

BS in Electrical Engineering preferred
familiarity with C++, LabView, Test Stand a plus

Responsibilities

Assist test engineers with the development of test systems
Assist test engineers with tester debug, reduction of intermittent failures, and downtime of test equipment
Under guidance of the test engineer, prepare and generate test documentation and procedures to be used by test and production
Support manufacturing with troubleshooting of test equipment
Assist deployment of test systems and provide training in new procedures to production testing staff
Assist development or support maintenance programs/procedures associated with automated production test equipment