
PCBA Test Design Development Engineer
Eaton Corporation • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Role & seniority
- Test Design Engineer, mid-to-senior level (5+ years related experience; or 2+ years in Test Design Engineering or similar)
Stack/tools
Test hardware/software: bed-of-n nails functional testing, in-circuit, flying probe test platforms
Programming: LabVIEW (CLD certification a plus), NI TestStand (advantage)
Fixture design: PCB design/assembly for test fixtures; CAD/CAM tools
Test equipment familiarity: Keysight 3070, Teradyne, Aeroflex, TRI; Takaya/SPEA/SEICA flying probe systems (desirable)
Standards: IEC 60204-1, IEC 61439 (advantage)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Develop structural test strategies for PCBs across functional, flying probe, and in-circuit testing; design hardware/software test fixtures and automate tests
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Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability; support manufacturing with hands-on debugging and validation
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Contribute to project plans (timelines, quotations) and drive NPI, process improvements, lean manufacturing initiatives
Must-have skills
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5+ years in test development or 2+ years in Test Design Engineering or similar
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Proven track record in bed-of-nails functional testing; test strategy development and test coverage calculations
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Strong electronics design understanding; experience with PCB design/assembly for test fixtures
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Programming experience in LabVIEW; familiarity with NI TestStand (advantage)
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Ability to provide technical manufacturing support and perform hands-on deb
Full Description
Interaction with different R&D groups from across the company to develop structural test strategies for printed circuit boards including functional test, flying probe and in-circuit test platforms. Development of test fixtures both hardware and software including program development quotations, schedules, documentation, validation, and release to production. This will include the design of electronic circuits, wiring and test software to attain full test automation. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and reliability of our products, contributing to deliver high-quality products to our customers. Provide technical support to manufacturing including hands-on debug of test systems. Contribute to project plans by providing time-scale estimates. Collaborate with various functional skills in overall printed circuit board, higher level assembly and system level test development planning and execution. Contribute to the company's production engineering objectives regarding new product introduction, process improvement and lean manufacturing. Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering / Engineering Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of related experience or 2+ years working Test Design Engineering or similar. Proven track record in a test development environment including knowledge in bed of nails functional testing. Experience in developing Test strategy including test coverage calculation, test method/equipment optimization for quality and cost-effective test solution. Experience in programming - LabVIEW, having CLD certification and NI Teststand would be an advantage. Strong understanding of Electronics Components Design and application experience of production test equipment. Experience of PCB design and assembly for test fixtures. IEC 60204-1 and IEC 61439 knowledge is an added advantage. Your drive, problem-solving abilities, and willingness to adapt can make a positive impression. Knowledge / experience of cellular manufacture, Lean Manufacturing, kaizen, and 5S would be an advantage. Experience in CAD/CAM tools for fixture design and simulation is an added advantage. Familiarity with In-Circuit test Equipment (Keysight 3070, Teradyne, Aeroflex, TRI) and Flying probe tester (Takaya / SPEA /SEICA) is desirable. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world's most exciting cities.