5+ years' experience as a Hardware Test Engineer overseeing test platform development from specification to completion
Strong understanding of digital and analog electronics and circuit analysis
Proficiency in C and assembly language programming
Familiarity with Microchip PIC processors, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi is advantageous
Experience with object-oriented languages such as Delphi/Pascal, Python, or C#
Knowledge of Embarcadero IDEs is a plus
Ability to develop test applications for circuit board manufacturing environments
Experience in PCB design with tools like Eagle or KiCAD is beneficial
Understanding of communication protocols such as RS232, RS485, I2C, and SPI
Familiarity with mechatronics and robotic platforms is a plus
Responsibilities
Analyze and fully understand circuits and functional blocks of consumer electronics products
Develop test specifications and requirements for high-volume production
Design test hardware and GUI applications according to specifications
Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineers to create safe, ergonomic test equipment
Coordinate with R&D to support new product releases and verify quality improvements
Debug and repair hardware and software as necessary
Perform periodic maintenance and repairs on test equipment
Update and create test system documentation, procedures, and work instructions
Benefits
Opportunities for career advancement
Work in a collaborative and innovative environment
Exposure to the latest consumer electronics technologies
Participate in a culture that values quality and safety in testing
Potential for involvement in new product launch initiatives
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Analyze and develop complete understanding of all circuits and functional blocks of consumer electronics products
Develop test specifications and requirements necessary to completely test products on high volume production lines, guaranteeing correct function of all circuits and functional blocks
Design test hardware and GUI applications which will perform tests as detailed in the test specification
Work with Design Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to develop safe, ergonomic, fault tolerant test equipment at ICT, subassembly and EOL levels
Coordinate with R&D to support new product releases and verify quality improvements to products
Debug and repair existing test hardware and software as required
Periodic Maintenance of test equipment as well as repair
Update existing documentation, create new test system design documentation, test procedures, and work instructions
Qualifications:
5+ years' experience as a Hardware Test Engineer with responsibility for complete development of test platform from initial product specification to project completion
Strong knowledge of digital and analog electronics, circuit analysis, and development of GUI test applications for evaluating hardware required
Must have C and assembly language programming skills
Familiarity with Microchip PIC processors, Arduino Controllers, and Raspberry Pi Linux Computers a plus
Must be able to demonstrate Windows programming ability using a common object orientated language such as Delphi/Pascal, Python, C#
Knowledge of Embarcadero IDE's a plus
Successful applicant should be able to develop test applications for circuit board manufacturing environment, utilizing custom designed 'bed of nails' test platforms as well as interfaces to off-the-shelf test equipment such as programmable power supplies, spectrum analyzers, DMM's, HiPot and programmable loads
Experience in printed circuit board design using a schematic/CAD package such as Eagle, PCB123, KiCAD, or similar product a plus
Understanding of common communications protocols such as RS232, RS485, I2C, and SPI required
Familiarity with mechatronics and/or robotic platforms such as Universal Robotics, AUBO, Mecademic, Cartesian systems, stepper/servo drive systems a plus Education:
BS Computer Engineering or BS Electrical Engineering