Electronics Test Automation Engineer

Engtal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal in Austin, TX is seeking an Electronics Test Development Engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining automated test stations, bridging R&D and manufacturing to validate new electronic hardware and ensure quality in high-volume production.

The role emphasizes Test Architecture, LabVIEW-based automation, hardware interfaces, and Design-for-Test guidelines, requiring a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering and substantial LabVIEW experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required.
• Five years of LabVIEW experience (LabVIEW 2020–2026) for test development and instrument automation.
• Hands-on experience with rack-based test instruments such as RF switches, oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies.
• Experience with schematics and basic board troubleshooting.
• Strong fault-finding skills with root-cause analysis on analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuits and rack-based instruments.

Responsibilities

• Test Architecture: Design and develop automated test equipment (ATE), test fixtures, and complex electronic systems.
• Test Automation: Write, debug, and maintain automated test software using LabVIEW 2020–2026 and be able to learn LabVIEW implementations.
• Hardware Design: Create custom test interfaces and rack-based test stations.
• Validation & Debug: Define test plans, perform root-cause analysis, and validate hardware functionality.
• Yield Optimization: Analyze test data and statistics to optimize test coverage and reduce manufacturing test time.
• Documentation: Author SOPs, test coverage reports, and DFT guidelines.

Skills

LabVIEW programming

Python programming

Root-cause analysis

Test automation

DFT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF Switches

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

Engtal in Austin, TX is seeking an Electronics Test Development Engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining automated test stations, bridging R&D and manufacturing to validate new electronic hardware and ensure quality in high-volume production.

The role emphasizes Test Architecture, LabVIEW-based automation, hardware interfaces, and Design-for-Test guidelines, requiring a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering and substantial LabVIEW experience.