Test Equipment Engineer - Direct Hire!

Test Equipment Engineer

A challenging and rewarding career opportunity exists with our client who is a worldwide manufacturing leader in supplying high quality, creative design, engineered solutions, and integrated product components.

POSITION SUMMARY:
You will work with a team to design, build, program and support test equipment required for evaluating and validating production parts. This equipment will range from basic holding fixtures through fully automated life cycle test systems. You will work closely with and provide training to the lab technicians, interface with Product Engineers, Advanced Quality Engineers, and Validation Engineers to ensure the performance specification and product are understood. This position is a mix of mechanical, electrical and software engineering so an ability to learn new methods and skills is a must.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build and support test equipment used to validate automotive security, HMI, and/or Power Access related devices
• Prove out new equipment, create method sheets and train lab personnel as required
• Review performance specifications and verify that the test equipment produces relative results
• Collaborate with the validation engineers and test lab coordinators to ensure the fixtures have the required mechanical and electrical interfaces
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure products are tested as intended
• Verify equipment meets performance requirements at runoff
• Support equipment startup and problem solving at test location
• Interface with turnkey suppliers to execute the built of outsourced test equipment
• Perform various product evaluation and validation testing and create test reports
• Participate in product design reviews as required to support projects
• Support Continuous improvement by keeping abreast of latest technologies as it relates to test systems and equipment and implementing improvements
• Generate cost reduction/avoidance ideas as it relates to Test System design and equipment construction

REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Masters preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of test engineering experience
• Proven experience with LabVIEW - Certified LabVIEWDeveloper (CLD) or Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) strongly preferred, but not required
• Proven electro-mechanical knowledge required
• Experience with DC motors, electrical circuits, servo motors/controllers, sensors, pneumatics and/or PLCs preferred
• Understanding of standard communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, Modbus, Serial)
• Wireless communication experience is a plus
• Must be very well organized, able to work well with a multitude of individuals and varying personalities, able to be a self-starter and willing to perform a wide range of engineering duties
• High level of interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work independently and with others

Our client is dedicated to being a preferred employer, providing career development opportunities designed to maximize employee potential while offering great advancement opportunities along the way. To that end, they offer competitive salaries, outstanding benefits packages, and an excellent working environment! Please apply if you are interested in being considered.