
Test Engineer
Advanced Energy • Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Role & seniority: Mid-level Test Engineer
Stack/tools: Electrical test instrumentation; hardware/software development; NI LabVIEW test application development (Desirable)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Ensure testability of new designs and provide feedback to design teams on defects and manufacturing/field use opportunities
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Own test requirements from vendor through shipment to customer; verify products meet functional requirements (design verification, manufacturing screens)
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Prepare test/diagnostic programs, design test fixtures/equipment, and define specifications/procedures for new products; analyze capabilities and control critical parameters
Must-have skills
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Strong problem-solving abilities
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Proficient with electrical test instrumentation
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Hardware and software development capability
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Effective communication with design teams, vendors, and customers
Nice-to-haves
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3+ years in design/development or manufacturing support
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Proficiency in NI LabVIEW
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Fluent English; willingness to travel; visa/passport readiness
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Six Sigma or equivalent statistical/problem-solving methodology
Location & work type
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Work across office, lab, and manufacturing facilities
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Travel to international manufacturing/development locations may be required; no fixed remote option indicated
Full Description
POSITION SUMMARY
- A Test Engineer designs, develops, and implements cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment. The position performs a variety of technical, multi-disciplined tasks early in the Product Development Process to provide timely, flexible, universal tools and processes. The Test Engineer makes knowledgeable, data-driven decisions and employs innovative technologies with optimal control and maximum speed and flexibility.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure testability of new product designs, providing feedback to design teams addressing opportunities for defects in manufacturing and field use.
- Accurately estimate project costs as associated with implementing test solutions.
- Own the test requirements from the vendor to shipment to the customer.
- Verify products meet their functional requirements - including design verification and manufacturing screens. Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products.
- Analyze capabilities and ensure control of critical parameters of products and test equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Test Engineers regularly work in office, lab, and manufacturing facilities. Travel to international manufacturing and/or development locations may be required.
SKILLS
- Must have strong problem-solving attributes.
- Able to operate a variety of electrical test instrumentation.
- Capable in hardware and software development.
- Strong at communicating with and influencing design teams, vendors, and customers.
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Greater than 3 years of relevant design/development team and/or manufacturing support. Proven ability to methodically solve complex, technical issues. Demonstrated proficency in NI LabView test application development.
- Fluent English
- VISA
- Passport
- Willing to travel for trainings
EDUCATION
Essential
- Bachelors Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
Desirable
- 6-sigma or equivalent statistical, problem-solving methodology
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