Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Fixed-Term

* Please note that this is a fixed-term position, beginning in September 2023 until approximately June/July 2024, with possibility of contract extension. *

SUMMARY: Lead the development of hardware (primary) and software solutions for testing and validation of electro-mechanical products. Support full product life cycle through test automation, manufacturing efficiency, and quality assurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead the development of hardware (primary) and software solutions for new product validation, and manufacturing test.
• Design, assemble, and debug manual and automated test fixtures for PCBA and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Develop scripts and software for automatic test control and data gathering.
• Assess test equipment requirements and select appropriate solutions for
• Create and execute detailed test plans.
• Generate comprehensive test reports and in-depth analyses.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback centered on DFT and DFM.
• Participate in DFMEA reviews and provide input from the perspective of quality/test.
• Support manufacturing by analyzing test coverage, yield improvement, and test time optimization.
• Perform root cause failure analysis of customer returns.
• Establish strategies for collecting, storing, and managing test data.
• Develop and support relationships with 3rd party companies.
• Adhere to quality system standards, ESD requirements and safety rules pertaining to the job.
• Adhere to Multi-Tech rules and policies and provide leadership through training and example.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  8+ years experience with validation or production test development for PCBA based electronics.
• Good technical documentation skills (test plans, test reports, flow charts, block diagrams, etc.)
• Good understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with creating and analyzing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with programming and scripting languages for test automation (LabVIEW, C, C#, Python, etc.)
• Knowledge of wireless protocols (LoRaWAN, Bluetooth, cellular, NB-IoT, WiFi, etc.)
• Knowledge of communication interfaces (USB, I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, etc.)
• Familiar with use of lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.)
• Familiar with design software (Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle, etc.)
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of Lean Principles is an asset.