Test Engineer interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. Identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions. Being a Test Engineer assists in the definition of internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs. Documents and analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports. Additionally, Test Engineer ensures testing procedures are in compliance with any required industry specific standards. Requires a bachelor's degree of Engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Test Engineer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Test Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description:
In this Test Equipment Engineer role, the qualified candidate will support electronic controls test equipment. You will make impacts in the following ways:
• Hands-on implementation of hardware test requirements with in-house and/or third part automated test solutions.
• Initiating continuous improvement of our electronic controls in response to test performance and yields.
• Design, integration, maintenance, and configuration management of automated test hardware and software.
• Supporting repair and maintenance for equipment installed at BAE Systems locations around the world.
• Liaising with Design Engineering in Endicott, New York to execute test solutions for new products.
Performance accountability is provided through Program Management, Engineering leadership, and Operations to ensure test solutions meet the required coverage, reliability, efficiency, usability, and maintainability needs of the organization. Willing to train applicants with applicable background.
This role involves a combination of hands-on product/test equipment engagement, collaborative teaming, and independent work. Role is 100o% onsite.
Skills:
Electronics troubleshooting, analog circuit, digital circuits, power communications, Test equipment, test instrumentation
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Required Education & Skills
• AA Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), prefer - BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and 7 years of relevant and professional experience
• Electronics troubleshooting and instrument familiarity (analog, digital, power, communications).
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and critical thinking.
• Experience with electronics test equipment design and integration.
• Ability to interpret and implement electronic hardware test requirements.
• Ability to read, edit, and integrate software.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively multitask and manage priorities.
Preferred Experience, & Skills
• Experience automating test instrumentation for both test and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to program in various software environments (ex. Basic, UNIX, C , NI LabVIEW, NI Test Stand, Visual Studio, Python, etc.)
• Familiarity with hardware design certification standards and testing requirements.
• Experience working in a high-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with statistical process control techniques and analytical tools (ex. 6 Sigma).
• Ability to propose, quote, and execute test equipment project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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