Test Bench Development Engineer

Safran Electronics Defense; Devanahalli; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electronics Defense in India seeks an experienced Test Bench Engineer to lead the development of flying probe test programs from PCB designs and samples. You will validate tests, work with external partners for ICT software and hardware, and ensure equipment meets acceptance criteria.

You will troubleshoot complex ICT/FPT issues, update existing programs for series production, and document procedures while supporting structural tests and training technicians on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Diploma in electronics or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Proficient in electronics test methods and PCBA handling.
• Programming skills in C/C++/C# are desirable.
• Experience with IT environments (Windows) and MS Office.
• Technical English with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop flying probe test programs from board design files and sample PCBA.
• Validate and qualify the program as per Safran guidelines.
• Collaborate with external partners for ICT test software and hardware development.
• Ensure acceptance criteria for test equipment are met.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose failures on ICT/FPT systems.
• Update and improve existing test programs for production lines.
• Document all procedures and test-related information.
• Support structural tests and provide shop-floor training.

Skills

Electronics circuits

PCBA handling

Physical measurements

Windows MS Office

Programming C/C++/C#

SPC analysis

Technical English

Training & interpersonal communication

Education

Diploma

Tools

IPC A610 Awareness

Job description

Role & responsibilities

The Test bench development in charge will be responsible for :

• Develop flying probe test program from board design files and sample PCBA.
• Validate and qualify the program as per Safran test validation guidelines.
• Work with external partners for In-Circuit Test software and hardware development.
• Follow Safran test bench acceptance criteria for receiving and accepting the test equipment.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing complex failures on In-Circuit Test systems.
• Managing updates and improvements for existing test programs in series production.
• Writing all associated technical documentation related to using the test equipment.
• Ensure test readiness of FPT, ICT, and other structural tests for succeeding PRR milestone.
• Providing production support for all structural tests. Training and assisting technicians and shop-floor operators.
• Tracking support requests and leading the daily shop-floor meeting.
• Participating in process improvement initiatives.
• Managing developments for series production represents a significant part of the activities for this position.

Preferred candidate profile

Education:

• Diploma

Experience:

• 5 to 10 years experience in similar position in Electronics manufacturing

Skills:

• General electronics circuits and PCBA handling.
• Physical measurements (handling Instruments, manual testing, Production Testing)
• Knowledge of IT environment (Windows 7/10/11, MS Office)
• Programming skills (C/C++/C#)
• SPC analysis and equipment qualification experience is a plus.
• Technical English.
• Training and interpersonal communication skills.

IPC A610 awareness is a plus.