Test Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Assure compliance to DFM, DFA, and DFT guidelines in the product designs through early involvement in the product development process.
• Develop product test and equipment specifications.
• Develop equipment and process qualification plans.
• Hands-on supervision of manufacturing prototype and pilot runs at electronic contract manufacturers.
• Hands-on supervision of design, deployment, and qualification of specified test equipment.
• Prepare and manage detailed task-driven schedule for equipment development.
• Estimate resources and expenses for test equipment development.
• Create, maintain, and keep current all technical documentation.
• Actively participate in problem-solving of manufacturing/quality issues.

Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or production environment.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in new product development.
• Ability to understand and develop test strategies for electrical and electronic products.
• Knowledge of PCB assembly process, wave solder, reflow solder, SMT, and PTH technologies.
• Experience with DOE, SPC, and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with designing and troubleshooting industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols, such as RS232 and Ethernet.
• Proficient in relational database architecture.
• General understanding of system design software (LabVIEW, TestStand, C#, etc.).
• Familiarity with electrical safe work practices.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of electronic laboratory instruments, such as programmable power supplies and data acquisition devices.
• Basic understanding of UL61010-1 Standard, NFPA 79, National Electric Code, and OSHA NRTL certification as it pertains to manufacturing test systems design.
• In-circuit test experience with Teradyne or Agilent platforms.
• Understanding and experience of DfM/DfT software such as Testway and Valor.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions.
• Motivated self-starter, able to work in parallel on multiple projects.
• Experience with electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.