Koch Industries

Your Job

As an Automated Test Engineer, your primary purpose is to plan, execute, and document automated tests to ensure that our product specifications and quality standards are met. You will review test plans, release Design Verification Plans (DVP), manage test requests, and conduct both pre- and post-test characterizations. The role requires proficiency in using VNAs and conducting Signal Integrity (SI) measurements, with a strong emphasis on Python programming. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and guidance from experienced team leaders are key aspects of this position.

Our Team

You will be part of the Engineering team, working closely under the guidance of the Engineering Supervisor. Our team values collaboration, and you will interact with global teams to ensure consistent testing procedures across all manufacturing sites. We are committed to continuous improvement and staying at the forefront of automated testing technologies, which requires a strong partnership between software and hardware specialists.

What You Will Do

• Modify, manage, and document configuration files for automated test equipment to optimize production testing.
• Set up and maintain manufacturing testers, providing operational support and troubleshooting automated test equipment issues.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistent testing procedures and support manufacturing sites worldwide.
• Identify and implement process improvements, staying updated on the latest technologies and best practices in automated testing.
• Ensure seamless integration between hardware and software by working with software teams to understand the interface with configuration files.
• Review and finalize test plans with cross-functional teams, managing the release of Design Verification Plans (DVP) and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Create and manage detailed test requests, verifying their accuracy and completeness, and clarifying any ambiguities.
• Collect, organize, and ensure the integrity of test data, generating plots, analyzing trends, and identifying issues.
• Conduct pre- and post-test characterizations, document, and analyze results, reviewing Signal Integrity (SI) data to ensure quality and resolve issues.
• Conduct EMI/EMC validation and troubleshoot issues, optimizing designs based on test results in collaboration with design teams.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python for developing scripts to streamline data processing and reporting.
• Strong data analysis abilities and the capability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master’s degree in a related field, particularly in Electrical, RF, and EMI/EMC domains.
• Experience in electrical, RF, and EMI/EMC knowledge in cage optimization and a deep understanding of various cooling solutions.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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