The Test Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager. Defining customer requirements (software and hardware) test preparation processes, monitor, implement changes and new requirements. Diagnoses, root cause analysis, quality, continuous improvement, optimization; includes maintaining and executing quality program, calibration, ISO, Lean, etc. The Test Engineer may perform a variety of tasks in accordance with their training, experience, and skill.
Test methods identification and development using hardware and software is a definite plus.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the equipment setup and qualification of test processes; such as, acceptance test, test coverage and other equipment test. (includes test infrastructure)
Liaises with test fixture/software vendors and customers for all test processes and peripherals
Responsible for directing, supporting, analyses, and failure diagnoses for product, equipment and software (either this position completes the work or it interfaces with technicians to complete the work.)
Interacts with customer's engineering to articulate failure mechanisms in detail and execute direction as provided by customer engineering staff.
Develops and produces various reports for internal and external use on an as needed basis
Support all test activities carried out in manufacturing either directly or in supervising and assisting test technicians and operators in test station set up and PCBA, subsystems and top-level systems test
Quality and continuous improvement for test processes; includes ISO, documentation, test optimization and test equipment qualifications if required
Liaises with customer representatives as directed on test related issues on customer designs
Supports product and process root cause analysis
Performs with minimum supervision and technical assistance while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards
Responsible for test time calculations and NRE requirements
Supports lean/continuous improvement philosophies regarding preventive actions and department operation
Prepares activity reports and other data input as required
other miscellaneous tasks as assigned
These tasks are performed in accordance with engineering instructions, company standard operating procedures, professional trainings, customer requirements, and individual experience.
Qualifications Required/Job Specifications:
Seven (7) years of Test Engineering experience in a contract manufacturing environment (preferred) of PCBA and higher level module or systems testing
Fluent in reading and writing in English.
Functional knowledge of Linux OS, python scripting language and related a definite plus.
Functional knowledge of boundary scan development and techniques at the PCBA level a definite plus
Responsible for setting up bench test equipment per customer procedures or as necessary to accomplish required product test specifications.
Support test process training for technicians and operators
Creates test procedures using customer provided training as the basis or converting customer provided procedures into production usable procedures.
Solid decision making skills.
Possess conflict resolution skills and the ability to apply techniques at all levels of the organization
Possess a high level of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive
