Senior Test Development Engineer

Jabil; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Ottawa, Canada, is seeking an experienced Senior Test Development Engineer to own test strategies, hardware, and automation software for PCBA manufacturing and design verification.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and travel to customer sites as needed, bringing 5+ years of test development experience and LabVIEW expertise to drive cost-effective test solutions.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in test development engineering.
• LabVIEW expertise required; experience with test fixtures.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing test is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans for PCBA manufacturing and design verification.
• Create test hardware and automation software for volume manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across design, test, manufacturing, and QA.
• Provide global support and travel to sites as needed.
• Generate test documentation and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

LabVIEW

Root Cause Analysis

Test Automation

C/C++

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

C/C++

C#

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Jabil is looking for an experienced Senior Test Development Engineer to join our company in Ottawa, Canada. In this role, you will be required to take ownership of assigned projects, develop test strategies, test plans, test hardware and automation software, as well as implement the test solutions at the desired manufacturing site or in design verification lab. You will work closely with customers and Jabil’s extended cross-functional teams (design, test, manufacturing, PMO, Quality) to deliver design and manufacturing test solutions. You will also be a strong team player and a critical part in defining future test strategies for the Test Development Engineering team at Jabil.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop manufacturing and design verification test plans for PCBA’s supporting systems used for Semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Analyze test plans generated by customers and by other Jabil groups from the test coverage, test time and cost efficiency standpoint.
• Evaluate new test methods and strategies to help customers improve efficiency, quality and reduce cost.
• Develop test equipment solutions for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment PCBA’s using both off-the-shelf equipment and custom designed hardware (test fixtures, test PCBAs). Work closely with test equipment vendors as well as with test hardware developers on defining, designing, developing and optimizing test hardware solutions.
• Develop test automation scripts for volume manufacturing functional test.
• Develop test plans and test solutions for other products used in semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Provide support to Jabil's global manufacturing test engineering teams by working closely with them on manufacturing test solution development, optimization, implementation and support. Travel globally to Jabil's and customer's sites to support these activities.
• Generate the following types of documentation: test plans, test specifications, test hardware requirements and descriptions, test equipment lists, test procedures, debug/troubleshooting manuals, test capability presentations, etc.
• Train and mentor other test engineers, test/diagnostic technicians and test operators.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis /troubleshooting activities on NPI and volume product in test. Perform data analysis to find patterns and issues with product test performance.
• Work closely with Business Development teams on educating customers about Jabil's test capabilities and help Business Development secure new business opportunities. Assist in developing budgets and quotes for projects submitted to Business Unit Managers.
• Work with extended teams to develop project schedules and execute projects to completion.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with functional test of digital and analog PCBA’s.
• Experience with a broad range of standard test equipment used for PCBA level test: high speed scopes (e.g. digital communication analyzers), DMM’s, Ethernet switches, Data Acquisition cards, Frequency Generators/Counters, etc.
• Specific experience with LabVIEW software is required.
• Ability to perform electrical designs for test fixtures.
• Develop test automation software/scripts using some or all the following other languages: LabVIEW (required); Teststand, C/C++, C#.
• Experience with other programming languages is an asset.
• Experience supporting of manufacturing sites, where semiconductor manufacturing equipment products are built and tested.
• Good understanding of the end–to–end manufacturing test strategies (pre-FT, FT, ST, ESS).
• Good understanding of the differences between manufacturing test and design verification test.
• Basic understanding of structural/manufacturing defects, which are typically observed on PCBAs, is a plus.
• Experience in developing cost effective test stations for volume manufacturing.
• Strong Root Cause Analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Fluent in the use of standard Microsoft Office tools.
• Works well within a team environment – a true team player!
• Self–starter, highly motivated and with strong desire of accountability and ownership.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in test development engineering.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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