Electrical Test Engineer

Murrelektronik North America; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Panel, a dynamic subsidiary of Murrelektronik, is seeking a hands-on test engineer in or near Plymouth, MN. You will develop automated test solutions for embedded control systems, build & adapt test fixtures, and help establish validation and documentation practices while performing manual testing as needed.

The role requires reading schematics, debugging PCBA issues with scopes and meters, and creating reusable test plans under a V-model framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering.
• 3–5+ years testing embedded electronics or designing PCBAs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical PCBA schematics.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
• Electronics troubleshooting and rework experience.
• Willingness to work in an environment where processes and documentation templates are being established.
• Proficiency with standard electronics lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, bench power supply).
• Generalist mindset with flexibility across testing, scripting, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Test Automation & Fixture Development.
• Write and maintain automated test scripts in Python.
• Develop and adapt an automated test fixture for current and future products.
• Integrate test automation with embedded hardware interfaces and communication protocols.
• Continuously improve test coverage and execution efficiency; perform manual testing and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot PCBA failures and anomalies using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and bench power supplies.
• Perform board-level rework and repair as needed.
• Document test results, failure modes, and root cause findings.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports following V-model methodology.
• Help establish validation and verification documentation practices and templates.

Skills

Python scripting

Schematic reading

Electronics troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Bench power supply

PCB design basics

Job description

Data Panel is a small and dynamic subsidiary specializing in the design and manufacture of embedded electronic control systems for mobile equipment. Data Panel is based in Plymouth, MN and a subsidiary of Murrelektronik, a global automation company based in Oppenweiller, Germany with US headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Our control solutions serve both on-road vehicles, such as utility and emergency vehicles, and off-road machines, such as construction and agricultural machinery.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a resourceful, hands-on engineer (based in or near Plymouth, MN) with a broad technical background, the kind of person whose experience may span from PCB design, firmware, scripting, and bench work rather than deep specialization in one area. You should be equal parts builder and tester, comfortable reading a schematic one moment and writing a Pytest script the next. In this role, you will develop automated test solutions for embedded electronic control systems, build and adapt automated test fixtures, and help establish our validation and documentation practices. You will also perform manual testing, troubleshooting, and board-level rework as needed, with the goal of increasing automation over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Automation & Fixture Development
• Write and maintain automated test scripts in Python
• Help develop and adapt an automated test fixture for current and future products
• Integrate test automation with embedded hardware interfaces and communication protocols
• Continuously improve test coverage and execution efficiency, manual Testing & Troubleshooting
• Perform manual functional testing of embedded electronic control systems, including power systems, communication, and I/O verification
• Troubleshoot PCBA failures and anomalies using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and bench power supplies
• Perform board-level rework and repair as needed
• Document test results, failure modes, and root cause findings
• Documentation & Process Development
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports following V-model methodology
• Help establish validation and verification documentation practices and templates where none currently exist
• Support the evaluation and implementation of requirements management software to trace specifications to requirements and test cases to specifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
• 3-5+years of work experience testing embedded electronics, writing firmware, or designing PCBAs
• Ability to read and interpret electrical PCBA schematics
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages and a desire to learn more
• Electronics troubleshooting and rework experience
• Willingness to work in an environment where processes and documentation templates are still being established
• Proficiency with standard electronics lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, bench power supply)
• Generalist mindset with a willingness to wear multiple hats across testing, scripting, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience testing embedded electronics (Test Engineer II level)
• Experience with Pytest testing framework
• Experience with automated functional testing and test fixture development
• Experience with V-model validation and verification methodology
• Experience with requirements documentation and traceability (linking specifications to requirements and test cases to specifications)
• Firmware development experience, even at the hobbyist level (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar)
• Experience with CANbus protocols (J1939 or CANopen)
• Experience evaluating or implementing requirements management software