Test Engineer
Advanced Energy • Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Role & seniority: Test Engineer (engineer-level, mid-career preferred)
Stack/tools: hardware/software development; electrical test instrumentation; test fixtures and equipment design; test and diagnostic program development; NI LabVIEW (proficient); data-driven decision making
Top 3 responsibilities
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Ensure testability of new product designs and provide feedback to design teams
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Own test requirements from vendor to customer shipment; estimate project costs for test solutions
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Verify products meet functional requirements (design verification, manufacturing screening); prepare tests, fixtures, specifications, and procedures; analyze capabilities and control critical parameters
Must-have skills
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Strong problem-solving abilities
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Proficiency with electrical test instrumentation
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Hardware and software development capability; effective communication with design teams, vendors, and customers
Nice-to-haves
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3 years in design/development or manufacturing support; proven complex issue resolution
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LabVIEW test application development
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Fluent English; willingness to travel; visa/passport eligibility
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Six Sigma or equivalent statistical problem-solving methodology
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Location & work type: Office, lab, and manufacturing facility environments; international travel to manufacturing/development locations; may require travel for trainings; on-site with potential travel requirements
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
