Sr Test Engineer - Electronics Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in LabVIEW development in a manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience with XJTAG for test development
  • Strong understanding of digital/analog circuitry and embedded systems
  • Familiar with automated test equipment (ATE) and signal routing

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain automated test systems using LabVIEW and XJTAG
  • Create boundary scan test routines using XJTAG to identify PCB defects
  • Integrate instrumentation into custom test setups for enhanced testing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish test coverage and procedures
  • Lead testing efforts for New Product Introduction (NPI) including fixture design
  • Troubleshoot existing test stations and provide production support during failures
  • Analyze test data to improve yield and reliability

Benefits

  • Access to health and welfare plans
  • Retirement savings plans available
  • Potential for annual bonus based on eligibility
  • Structured development programs for skill enhancement
  • Opportunities for mentorship and guidance roles
Full Job Description
The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, and support of automated test systems used in the production of electronic assemblies. This role combines deep knowledge of LabVIEW and XJTAG with strong electronics troubleshooting skills to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient test processes. The engineer will play a critical role in New Product Introduction (NPI), sustaining test systems, and driving test coverage improvements across the manufacturing floor. Job Duties: - Design, develop, and maintain automated test systems using NI LabVIEW, TestStand, and XJTAG. - Create boundary scan test routines using XJTAG Development System to detect soldering issues, shorts, opens, and other PCB-level defects. - Integrate NI and third-party instrumentation (PXI, DAQ, SMUs, DMMs, power supplies, oscilloscopes) into custom test setups. - Collaborate with hardware design, manufacturing, and quality teams to define test coverage, test limits, and diagnostic procedures. - Lead the development and validation of test systems for New Product Introduction (NPI), including fixture design and functional testing. - Maintain and troubleshoot existing test stations and provide timely support to production when failures occur. - Analyze test data to drive improvements in yield, efficiency, and reliability. - Document test procedures, validation protocols, user guides, and software release notes. - Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians on test system usage and troubleshooting. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field. - 5+ years of experience in LabVIEW development in a manufacturing environment (Certified LabVIEW Developer is a plus). - Experience supporting high-reliability manufacturing operations; background in regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, or automotive is a plus. - Hands-on experience with XJTAG, including board bring-up and boundary scan test development. - Strong understanding of digital/analog circuitry and embedded systems. - Proficient in NI PXI, DAQ, GPIB, VISA, and instrument driver integration. - Familiar with automated test equipment (ATE), test fixtures, and signal routing. - Working knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and structured software development practices. - Understanding of design-for-test (DFT) principles and involvement in design reviews. - Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail. - Able to work independently while collaborating across teams. - Excellent organizational and documentation skills. - Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment. - Leadership and mentoring abilities. Pay Range $95,000 - $130,000 base salary depending on experience plus 7.5% annual bonus target. Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $95,000 - $130,000. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec)

Wabtec Corporation is an American company formed by the merger of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company and MotivePower Industries Corporation in 1999. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wabtec manufactures products for locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles, and builds new locomotives up to 6,000 horsepower. The company merged with GE Transportation on February 25, 2019.

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