Embedded Systems Test Engineering Specialist

Smartrend Manufacturing Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartrend Manufacturing Group is seeking an Embedded Systems Test Engineering Specialist to contribute to innovative technology aimed at safety and emission reduction. This role emphasizes creativity, analysis, and teamwork in developing and executing test plans for various products. The ideal candidate will hold relevant engineering degrees, possess substantial experience, and demonstrate a strong electronics background with a focus on troubleshooting and fault finding.

Benefits

Group insurance plan with health spending account

Paid Vacation

Company paid shutdown from Christmas to New Years

Matching RRSP program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience in C and SQL is an asset.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute design verification and validation test plans.
• Analyze warranty and production dropout products to determine failure modes.
• Participate in design and technical reviews.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fault finding

Creativity in product development

Software skills in Python

Mechanical systems familiarity

Project management

Ability to work independently

Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations

Education

Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology

Job description

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS TEST ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

WHO WE ARE

As one of Manitoba’s fastest growing companies, Smartrend Manufacturing Group (SMG), Inc. through our various divisions, is increasing safety in the school bus industry and reducing emissions in the electric vehicle charge systems arena. We work on exciting, patented, innovative technology that impacts our environment. What has remained constant throughout this compelling history of growth is our dedication to our customers, our team members, and to the values on which we built SMG:

• People – our team is what makes us special
• Passion – from our hearts and minds, demonstrated through our actions
• Priority – we put the customer first, everyday, in everything we do
• Partnership – with each other, our customers, and our suppliers

We offer a competitive benefits package in an environment that is supportive, respectful, and fun! Join an innovative, growing, and diverse organization where your voice matters.

THE POSITION

The Embedded Systems Test Engineering Specialist is a methodical, detail oriented, and creative professional that will be responsible for creating and executing design verification, validation, and manufacturing test plans for in-house developed products. The successful candidate will be engaged in analysis, design and development of various test fixtures and test strategies for our various parts, components, assemblies, and products.

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING AN IMPACT

• Create product verification test plans, fixtures, setups, and procedures.
• Calculate pass / fail criteria for production testing.
• Execute product verification test plans and generation of reports.
• Develop product production test procedures and fixtures.
• Interface with production personnel and management of production testing.
• Assist in developing and maintaining in-house internal tools, databases, etc., to manage and track all testing-related activities and data.
• Analyze warranty, field-returned, and production dropout products to determine failure modes/mechanisms and provide feedback to Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Perform statistical analysis of failures across production runs and product variants.
• Interface with other Engineering staff to discuss required test-related features for new products in development.
• Integrate into the development team to assist with test-driven development and product development.
• Interface with other Engineering staff on test fixture design schematics and PCB layouts.
• Participate in initial and ongoing design and technical reviews.
• Participate in customer quotation exercises to estimate engineering effort, schedule, and produce project budgets.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team on product design and production efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Participate in vendor qualification activities.
• Perform other Engineering activities as directed and required.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU REQUIRE

• Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• Strong electronics background, troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Demonstrate creativity in product development.
• Show familiarity with mechanical systems (an asset).
• Possess software skills in Python; experience in C and SQL is an asset.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiently.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exhibit an energetic, diligent work ethic with the ability to work independently.
• Thrive in high-pressure situations.
• Travel within Canada, the USA, and internationally as required.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

THE BENEFITS OF BEING PART OF OUR TEAM

Share with us your passion and drive towards your career objectives, and we will provide an environment where your valuable contributions are rewarded and celebrated with professional growth and job satisfaction. We offer an attractive benefits package for our team members including:

• Group insurance plan with health spending account
• Paid Vacation
• Company paid shutdown from Christmas to New Years
• Matching RRSP program

We would like to thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.