Automated Test Engineer, Manufacturing

Leddy Group; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Leddy Group is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to provide technical leadership for automation of RF testing on the TWT test floor. This full-time, direct-hire role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include establishing test methodologies, developing automated test routines with safety features, recording test data, and leading the database for production test data while exploring ML/AI opportunities to improve yield and margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of RF test/automation experience, or 15+ years of TWT test experience including 10+ years in R&D.
• Strong hands-on technical problem-solving skills and understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with complete test characterization, automation, data acquisition, troubleshooting, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Establish test methodologies, including sequencing, special tests, repeated tests, and reporting standards
• Develop automated test routines on test units with robust safety features
• Ensure test routines record time, operating conditions, and error codes whenever a test fails or an interlock is triggered
• Lead development of the database used for storing, retrieving, and managing production test data
• Develop methods for retrieving data, trending performance, and handling anomalies
• Identify opportunities for machine learning and AI to improve yield, margins, or predictive performance
• Partner with manufacturing during prototype, pilot, and first-run builds
• Recommend equipment and instrumentation to enhance automation or improve test capability

Skills

RF test/automation

Problem solving

Data acquisition

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

VNAs

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Our successful client is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to provide technical leadership for automation of RF testing on the TWT test floor. This full-time, direct-hire role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities of the Automated Test Engineer, Manufacturing

• Establish test methodologies, including sequencing, special tests, repeated tests, and reporting standards
• Develop automated test routines on test units with robust safety features
• Ensure test routines record time, operating conditions, and error codes whenever a test fails or an interlock is triggered
• Lead development of the database used for storing, retrieving, and managing production test data
• Develop methods for retrieving data, trending performance, and handling anomalies
• Identify opportunities for machine learning and AI to improve yield, margins, or predictive performance
• Partner with manufacturing during prototype, pilot, and first-run builds
• Recommend equipment and instrumentation to enhance automation or improve test capability

Qualifications of the Automated Test Engineer, Manufacturing

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field and 5+ years of RF test/automation experience, or 15+ years of TWT test experience including 10+ years in R&D
• Strong hands-on technical problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes
• Experience with complete test characterization, automation, data acquisition, troubleshooting, and production support
• Proficiency with RF test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and oscilloscopes

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

About Leddy Group

Leddy Group, an ESOP Company, is a regional staffing company serving northern New England since 1994. We are real people helping real people find meaningful employment through our specialties: Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Engineering, HR, Industrial and Skilled Manufacturing.