Test Engineer

Technical Research & Manufacturing Inc

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in the field
  • Experience as a Test Engineer is preferred
  • Proficiency with RF Network Analyzers
  • Familiarity with MIL-Spec test requirements
  • Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability
  • Ability to craft test procedures and reports

Responsibilities

  • Conduct environmental testing on passive RF Microwave
  • Perform tests at both in-house facilities and external vendors
  • Identify necessary test procedures and equipment for customer requirements
  • Engage in Test Readiness Reviews for new products
  • Coordinate with sales and program managers regarding testing timelines
  • Collaborate with production and test teams to resolve testing challenges
  • Provide data to support continuous manufacturing improvement efforts

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience in a collaborative team environment
  • Exposure to engineering gate processes and product developments
  • Potential for skill advancement in a technical setting
Full Job Description
Position Function:

Assemblers perform tasks that are necessary to the production process. They aid in the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of component parts and products. They must also maintain tidy work areas and follow detailed instructions in order to meet safety and quality requirements.

As an assembler, you must have an aptitude for mechanics and an eye for detail. A top-notch assembler should have the ability to comprehend and follow detailed verbal and written instructions, as well as diagrams, blueprints, and other technical documents, and be a team player.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities Include:
  • Perform environmental testing on passive RF Microwave including but not limited to: High Power testing, thermal testing, vibration, shock, and altitude.
  • Testing to be performed at TRM and also outside vendors.
  • Identify the proper test procedures and equipment needs to achieve customer product testing requirements in-house and outsourced.
  • Participate in the development engineering gate process performing Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) on new products.
  • Communicate with sales and program managers on test plan timelines and cost.
  • Work with the Production Team and the Test Technicians to investigate testing challenges and product specific yield improvement opportunities.
  • Work with other members of the manufacturing engineering team by providing process level data that supports continuous improvement efforts in manufacturing processes, tooling and hardware.

Additional Job Functions:
  • Evaluate existing test equipment and investigate/recommend improvements to increase company capabilities and improve test throughput.
  • Participate in crisis-avoidance teams (Red Shed) gathered to resolve issues with troublesome parts in WIP.
  • Contribute on continuous improvement teams and efforts.
  • Create Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and Qualification Test Procedures (QTP) base on customer requirements.
  • Work with the Quality team to prepare all customer required test paperwork including Acceptance Test Reports (ATR) and Qualification Test Reports (QTR).
  • Additional duties as assigned

The Skills You Need to be Successful:
  • Experience working with RF Network Analyzers.
  • Experience working with and testing for MIL-Spec test requirements.
  • Experience writing test procedures and test reports.
  • Goal oriented person with the passion and ability to drive change.
  • Organized, task driven with a proven ability to multitask.
  • Passion for continuous improvement.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor Degree and/or relevant job roles which demonstrate progression of skills
  • Previous experience as a Test Engineer desired
  • Microsoft office suite

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