Job DescriptionThe selected candidate will perform non-routine complex assignments including test and troubleshooting of complex precision electronic circuit cards, subsystems and systems in the Digital and Radio Frequency (RF) Domain. The candidate will acquire product knowledge, use and advance their technical skills while performing their assigned responsibilities in product development on advanced projects.
This is a first shift position working a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off!The duties assigned to the Senior Test Engineer, and the responsibilities include:
- Conducts tests and/or experiments on electronic systems and subsystems by following published test procedures and requirements.
- Develop and recommend inputs to technical documentation to include test procedures, work instructions, technical directives, bulletins, white papers, reports, and engineering drawing packages.
- Troubleshoots and tests a wide variety of highly complex assemblies and systems using electro-mechanical, electronic and/or inspection instruments requiring technical skill and experience to obtain desired results.
- Test and debug experience is required in the Digital and RF domain, including ability to use related tools (i.e. scopes, meters).
- Analyzes results and make recommend design revisions or modifications to equipment to improve/enhance performance. Implement recommendations/design changes with collaboration with Design Engineers and with Program approval.
- Compiles, reviews, analyzes and presents a wide variety of complex engineering data required to achieve engineering objectives.
- Oversee day-to-day technician activities for programs, delegate tasks to other technicians, ensuring priority tasks are covered.
- Provides Mentorship to lower-level technicians and engineers
- Support engineering investigations to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions
- Review and provide technical feedback to engineering change requests and proposals
- Support tasks such as familiarity with parts procurement, component assembly, fabrication processes and circuit test using standard lab equipment are required.
- The candidate shall be able to perform well within a team environment and possess excellent written and communication skills.
- Ability to interface with varying engineering disciplines.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education- Associate's degree in Engineering Technology plus (5) years of related experience.
- Experience conveying complex information clearly and concisely, both in writing and through oral presentations
- Support of test and troubleshooting of systems, modules and/or sub-assemblies
- Experience working in production and engineering environments
Preferred Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in developing and executing test procedures for system verification.
- Experience with microwave testing using Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Synthesizers, Power Meters, etc.
- Experience with transitioning new designs from development to small and large-scale production.
