We are seeking an experienced Automated Test Engineer to develop and support cost-effective test solutions for product development, verification, and manufacturing.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and building automated test systems, electrical fixtures, hardware, software, and controls for circuit boards, PCB assemblies, and electromechanical products.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, validate, and support automated test systems and fixtures.
- Develop and execute tests for electrical products, circuit boards, PCB assemblies, and electromechanical systems.
- Select and integrate test equipment, instrumentation, controls, and data-acquisition systems.
- Develop and validate test software and hardware.
- Create electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, PCB layouts, and test fixtures as needed.
- Analyze test data, troubleshoot failures, and identify product or process improvements.
- Perform Design for Test (DFT) analysis to improve test coverage, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
- Develop test specifications, requirements, Statements of Work, and verification protocols.
- Support equipment procurement, installation, qualification, calibration, and validation.
- Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, technicians, and production teams to resolve technical issues.
- Develop test estimates, proposals, development schedules, and production test cycle-time projections.
- Provide technical direction and training to technicians and other engineering support personnel.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with applicable ISO quality-system requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field. Equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of experience in test engineering, test development, hardware testing, product development, or manufacturing test.
- Experience developing tests for electrical products, circuit boards, PCB assemblies, or electromechanical systems.
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and other laboratory test equipment.
- Experience with automated test systems, test fixtures, instrumentation, controls, and test software.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and create electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), FMEA, and statistical analysis.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as PCBA/SMT, machining, injection molding, sheet metal, or stamping.
- Experience working within ISO quality systems.
- Knowledge of QSR and FDA requirements.
- Experience with Design for Test (DFT) methodologies.
Local candidates only
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Are you a permanent resident of Minnesota?
Education:
Work Location: In person
