Test Engineer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
• Create specifications when needed. Work with the customer on developing an acceptable test strategy as required.
• Ensure that test equipment design is complete and on schedule to meet manufacturing needs. Will perform both hardware and software design.
• Research new components and technologies as they become available. Will be required to use various technical equipment and tools in their work.
• Implement any changes to test equipment due to ECOs.
• Train and direct (non-supervisory) technical personnel in the use of equipment or new technologies. Provide manufacturing support assistance when needed.
• Must adhere to accepted engineering practices and follow customer/company specifications.
• Will work both independently and in groups in problem solving. Will require interfacing with numerous internal and external personnel.
• Expected to maintain competency with regard to changes in technologies.
• Report, to the appropriate personnel, any item which may affect product performance, reliability, schedule, cost, or employee performance. Recommend improvements and changes that may be needed.
• Review quoted costs for test developments. If quoted costs are not appropriate, submit planned costs to the Engineering coordinator for review and approval.
• Monitor costs associated with labor and material during test development. Ensure actual costs do not go above planned costs.
• Must communicate all expected cost overruns to the Test Engineering Manager before actual costs are incurred.
• Monitor production scheduling to minimize negative impacts, due to test, in the sales forecast.
• Ability to use most electronic test and design instrumentation such as meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, development tools, etc.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required. Equivalent education through work and experience would be considered. One to two years experience working in a manufacturing environment as a test engineer is desired.
• One to three years of design experience in hardware and/or software is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of computer science is required. Experienced in the use of structured programming techniques. Specific knowledge in the following languages is a plus: MSVisual BASIC with .NET framework, Python
• NI LabView and Teststand experience strongly recommended.
• GenRad 228x programming, Teradyne Z18xx programming a plus.
• A working knowledge of computer architecture and microprocessor systems is required.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation is required.
• Problem solving skills are required.
• Knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes is strongly desired.
• Communication skills, technical and general, in written and oral form are required.
• Must be able to travel on short notice. Will travel to customer facilities and interface with them.
• The position requires flexibility and self-motivation in the individual.