Automation & Test Engineer

The Automation & Test Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing automated test solutions to improve quality & productivity in production. The applicant will be joining a growing team that is developing the robust work flows and standard way of working that will be used to help to scale future test development within the department. This individual will need to possess the desire to embrace challenges as well as be a detail-oriented individual who has the demonstrated experience in industrial test software solutions to be able to use INFICON's platform of choice (LabVIEW/TestStand). Essential Job Duties Specific duties include, but are not necessarily limited to: • Develop and implement automated test systems to improve productivity and ensure the highest product quality • Define and prepare comprehensive test systems and corresponding test plans and procedures • Develop test software in LabVIEW/TestStand for use in a manufacturing environment by production technicians • Work with the Design & Product Engineering teams to ensure test requirements are clearly defined and can achieve high levels of design for testability • Create production test solutions within the Test Engineering team's common and modular platform • Design and build of electrical/digital test interfaces and fixturing • Produce and maintain design artifacts (schematics, software build documentation, etc.) • Provide support and troubleshoot existing production test equipment • Work jointly on a near-daily basis with INFICON's manufacturing engineering, quality engineering & design engineering groups Qualifications Behaviors Behaviors necessary for this role include, but are not necessarily limited to: • A deep desire to take on challenging situations and propose & implement innovative solutions to the problems you identify • A perceptive & personable individual who is adept at identifying the right course of action for the situation at hand and is adept at getting others involved to believe in their recommended solution • A strong self-learner and self-motivated individual • A detailed orientated individual who has an analytical approach and mindset • The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time • Establish credibility & trust from all levels of the organization Education and/or Experience • Minimal requirement B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related engineering degree • Demonstrated expertise with National Instruments hardware and programming in LabVIEW/TestStand is preferred • Demonstrated equivalent experience with similar platforms is required. • Demonstrated experience working within a SCCS (source code control system) such as GIT, Perforce, TSVN is preferred • Basic experience in writing SQL or similar queries, • Demonstrated experience with PLC programming is preferred but not required Additional Information The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $110,000 per year. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit-sharing bonus with a target of 10% as well as 401K match up to 8% (vesting schedule). INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs. INFICON's forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more! Videos To Watch https://youtu.be/idBdYUU3iuo