The Job Responsibilities
The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for evaluation, development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of manufacturing test systems/tools/equipment, including design documentation. Key responsibilities also include developing test strategies and technologies, and interfacing with diverse groups within Draeger and with external suppliers.
- Evaluate, develop, implement, maintain and improve manufacturing test systems, tools, & equipment, including custom test hardware and software, and all related design documentation.
- Create and maintain test equipment design documentation and test / calibration / preventive maintenance instructions; conduct related technical training for Production personnel.
- Write and execute verification & validation protocols for test equipment per FDA requirements.
- Support the introduction of new products concerning test concepts and test development; work within project teams to define test equipment development project plans and deliverables & estimate work effort.
- Participate in detailed design reviews and code inspections in accordance with SOPs.
- Perform investigations of test failures and during special projects, including low-yield analysis; implement solutions for improving test solutions.
- Support development of new work processes, automated tools and test capabilities in manufacturing for improving quality & efficiency.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities; develop and implement solutions.
- Performs other duties as needed and assigned.
Your Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Related Experience:
- Minimum 5-8 years of working experience in product and/or manufacturing test development as an individual contributor, required.
- Experience in coordinating with external test system development partners, preferred.
- Experience in the Medical Device or other regulated industry, and working knowledge of FDA QSR, and related regulations, preferred.
- National Instruments LabView & TestStand experience required.
- National Instruments LabWindows/CVI experience a plus.
- Solid programming experience/background in C / C++ / Visual Basic required.
- Proven background in automated test system development, desired.
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment such as spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, meters and oscilloscopes.
- Strong working knowledge of test instrumentation calibration, verification and validation methods, SPC, process capability and FMEA, desired.
- Exposure to and understanding of LEAN manufacturing practices desired, including test system design for reduced cycle times.
- Proficiency with Minitab or other statistical software preferred.
- MS Office Suite proficiency required, MS Access, SQL & MS Project preferred.
Special Competencies or Certifications:
Hardware Skills
- Strong background in AC/DC custom electronics design for interface & breakout PCBAs.
- Design for small signal integrity.
- Strong understanding of relay drivers.
- Understanding of 802.11 and wireless protocols.
- Understanding of serial communications and ability to script for automation.
- Strong understanding of TCP/UDP protocols; demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and understand network traffic.
- Demonstrated hardware/software troubleshooting and debug skills.
LabView Skills
- Strong understanding of state machine VIs, multi-threading tasks.
- Ability to create LabView routines to communicate with off-the-shelf equipment and integrate within custom test systems.
- Design clean easy to maintain routines and user interfaces.
- Robust design of VIs with error-checking and timeouts.
General
- Ability to work within a team environment utilizing common code and maintain standard group practices for test systems design.
- Effectively communicate and present data & analysis; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Stays current with new and emerging technologies and trends; learns and utilizes new knowledge quickly and effectively.
- Performs a variety of tasks, and works independently, without appreciable direction.
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