As a Manufacturing and Test Engineer you will develop, validate, document, deploy, and support both the hardware and software that comprise production test/calibration fixturing. The Manufacturing and Test Engineer also contributes to planning, organizing, and improving Production Test activities.
Manufacturing and Test Engineers are responsible for:
- Debugging, designing, implementing and maintaining automated hardware/software test solutions for testing and calibrating of factory-built products, engineering tests, and pre-configuration programs.
- Creating and maintaining test specifications, schematics, test procedures and other necessary documentation to support the use and maintenance of the test fixtures and software.
- Providing support for other associates including technical support and troubleshooting
- Training production associates on test equipment and procedures enabling calibration of custom products
- Responding to requests for test/calibration documentation
- Reviewing new product designs for testability.
- Assists with project planning, including estimating effort and cost, prioritizing/ordering tasks, and negotiating responsibilities.
- Pull and analyze manufacturing test data to identify test problems and improve first pass yield.
- Assist in the review of products and processes according to specification and quality standards.
- Assist with estimates of production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decision.
- Assist with Management, Engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
- Prepares process routings to enable the most efficient methods to manufacture product.
- Reviews ECNs prior to release to determine impact on manufacturing capabilities, processes, and equipment.
- Attend meetings as assigned and as appropriate to evaluate ECNs, and to discuss and evaluate issues which affect production.
- Assist in the assembly preparation, test and calibration procedures with input from Engineering, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Experience with common electronic measurement instruments.
- Troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Competency with Windows Operating System, and Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
- Experience with CAD and 3D printing is desirable.
- Experience with National Instruments TestStand is a plus.Knowledge of embedded systems and programming, preferred.
- Experience using MS Access or other database preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
- Background in Six Sigma or Lean application.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid Conclusions
- Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field or equivalent work experience.
- 7 or more years of experience in testing/production support.
Read Full Description