Automation Test Engineer I

Banner Engineering; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Student Loan 401(k) match program

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA with company contribution

Paid Time Off

Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Banner Engineering in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Test Engineer to support continuous improvement of test systems across global manufacturing facilities. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to maintain, improve, and design test solutions, evaluating electrical and mechanical designs and applying programming concepts.

The role requires hands-on experience with Python, C#, C++, TestStand or LabVIEW, and the ability to analyze test data to drive root-cause investigations and yield

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical test, process, or systems engineering.
• Proficiency in software development using environments such as C#, C++, Python, or Visual Basic.
• Experience developing, improving, and troubleshooting test systems on the production floor.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze electrical schematics and circuit designs to understand circuit functionality, identify critical test points, and develop effective electrical test systems for new and existing products.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, with a strong understanding of process flow and the ability to identify issues and improve product quality and throughput.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and support the development of test systems that improve efficiency, quality, and process repeatability.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose electrical, mechanical, and process-related issues.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and maintain automated test programs using Python, C#, C++, TestStand, LabVIEW, or similar languages and platforms.
• Upgrade and overhaul existing test systems to improve quality, process control, and operator usability.
• Analyze operator interactions within test sequences to reduce manual steps and optimize test flow.
• Define test requirements, plans, and procedures based on existing test equipment and/or product specifications.
• Analyze test data to support root-cause investigations, improve yield, and drive corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing by troubleshooting test stations, resolving equipment issues, improving tester designs, and optimizing test throughput.
• Create detailed electrical schematics and drawings in collaboration with a test technician.
• Integrate instruments such as DMMs, power supplies, optical power meters, and communication interfaces (Ethernet, RS232).
• Integrate automation equipment such as electric linear actuators, pneumatic actuators, and vision systems.
• Perform design reviews and collaborate with design teams to improve product testability and manufacturability.
• Ensure test systems comply with applicable safety standards and quality processes.
• Document test system designs, results, maintenance procedures, and calibration requirements.
• Evaluate electrical designs to ensure the products meet the intended requirements.
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers to provide globally competitive products

Skills

C#

C++

Python

Visual Basic

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

Tools

TestStand

LabVIEW

DMMs

Power supplies

Optical power meters

Ethernet

RS232

Electric actuators

Pneumatic actuators

Job description

Banner Engineering in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Test Engineer to support continuous improvement of test systems across global manufacturing facilities. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to maintain, improve, and design test solutions, evaluating electrical and mechanical designs and applying programming concepts.

The role requires hands-on experience with Python, C#, C++, TestStand or LabVIEW, and the ability to analyze test data to drive root-cause investigations and yield