Senior Test Developer (Job Req #2023-108)

Ross Video is looking for a senior level Manufacturing Test Developer that will help manufacturing build, test, then deliver high performing equipment used in the broadcast industry. You will collaborate on the development of a scalable manufacturing test and data system, that performs thorough PCBA investigation, functional product testing, data collection, and report generation. The system supports dozens of product categories and needs to ensure every product shipped exceeds the users’ expectations.

You will work alongside experts in test development, hardware, and software design, in our manufacturing facility is in Iroquois, Ontario. Which is approximately a 30-minute drive from Kemptville, Cornwall and Brockville, or a 45-minute drive from southern Ottawa.

Who you report to: Manager, Test development

What we offer

Ross offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health plans, as well as several perks to help you perform at your best.  Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, employee share ownership program, development support and a ton of fun social activities and events!

Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video family, and we’ve got a pretty energizing environment here.

What the job is all about:

• Collaborate with the test development team and R&D to understand the current technology under test and establish the necessary test requirements and plans 
• Lead large NPI and Test Development projects. 
• Help to Mentor junior developers. 
• Design, develop, and implement automated and semi-automated test solutions for the various levels of product assembly 
• Support the manufacturing staff, leveraging your knowledge of the products and the test station implementations 
• Create and maintain support documentation for use by the Test Team, Manufacturing, and R&D 
• Find and advise on improvements within test coverage, test times, product support, test system scalability, and quality efficiencies 
• Make updates to the existing test scripts and test procedures based on engineering change orders 
• Competently interpret electrical schematics and PCBA design files 
• Capable of operating and interfacing with a wide variety of test equipment (i.e.: high-speed scopes, video/audio generators/analyzers, DVMs, etc.).   
• Possess the knowledge and/or ability to learn scripting languages such as AutoIt, TCL, Python, etc. 
• Capable of independently designing and developing manufacturing test solutions  
• Ability to learn an object-oriented language and basic database interfacing 
• Ability to transfer knowledge to others and welcomes the ideas and inputs of their peers 
• Occasional travel to suppliers, partners, and other Ross Video sites may be required 

  Who you are:

• Undergraduate degree related to electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent education plus experience.
• Multiple years of experience with electronic hardware, with a good understanding of electronic theory, specifically digital components such as CPU’s, FPGA, flash, etc.
• Ability to comprehend electrical schematics and PCBA design files
• Familiarity with a wide variety of test equipment (i.e.: high-speed scopes, video/audio generators/analyzers, DVMs, etc.).
• Knowledge and/or ability to learn scripting languages such as AutoIt, TCL, Python, etc.
• Knowledge of data acquisition concepts such as TCP/IP, RS232, USB, and CAN
• A self-starter and problem solver that is not afraid to take on new challenges and initiate improvements
• Ability to transfer knowledge to others and welcomes the ideas and inputs of their peers

Bonus points if you have the following:

• Understanding of JTAG and Boundary Scan concepts
• Knowledge / experience of electronics manufacture, Lean Manufacturing, 5S
• Ability to learn an object-oriented language and basic database interfacing