Automation Test Engineer – LabVIEW & TestStand

Katalyst CRO; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a Test Engineer to independently support project teams, execute test plans, and develop automated test programs in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes hands-on NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and hardware debugging to drive continuous improvement.

You will create automated tests, analyze results with statistical tools, and collaborate with design and production teams to ensure testability and quality across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, C/C++, Python, Java, or VB.NET for test or automation.
• Strong understanding of electronic test methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production setting.
• Excellent communication across design, manufacturing, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with the group manager and play a key role on project teams.
• Support implementation of new programs, processes, and technologies.
• Execute test plans and test cases for various products and systems.
• Create automated test programs primarily using NI LabVIEW and TestStand, with occasional VB.NET, C++, Python, and Lua.
• Perform advanced Test Engineering assignments and improve testing methods.
• Analyze test results using statistical analysis tools and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to understand product requirements.
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure testability and quality.
• Document test procedures, results, and findings.

Skills

LabVIEW

C/C++

Python

Java

VB.NET

Education

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

Tools

NI LabVIEW

NI TestStand

Data acquisition systems

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Source measure units

Git

SVN

Job description

Katalyst CRO is seeking a Test Engineer to independently support project teams, execute test plans, and develop automated test programs in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes hands-on NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and hardware debugging to drive continuous improvement.

You will create automated tests, analyze results with statistical tools, and collaborate with design and production teams to ensure testability and quality across multiple projects.