LabVIEW Engineer

Apetan Consulting LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apetan Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced LabVIEW Engineer to design, develop, and debug software for Automated Test Equipment (ATE). You will create Virtual Instruments, interface with DAQ devices and instruments, and ensure high-quality test data.

Strong LabVIEW programming skills and hardware integration experience are essential. Responsibilities include developing LabVIEW applications, interfacing with PXI/cRIO hardware, running test sequences, and collaborating with design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering.
• Strong LabVIEW programming skills, LabVIEW & NI Test Stand.
• Experience with National Instruments hardware (PXI, cRIO) and communication protocols (TCP/IP, Serial, CAN, Bluetooth, SPI, I2C).
• Understanding of electrical design and test equipment integration.

Responsibilities

• System Development: Design and maintain LabVIEW applications for automated test systems.
• Hardware Interfacing: Control instruments such as DAQ devices, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters.
• Test Execution: Develop and run test scripts, test sequences, and procedures for product validation.
• Data Management: Collect, analyze, and report test data, ensuring compliance with product specifications.
• Collaboration: Work with manufacturing and design engineers to optimize test coverage and troubleshooting.
• Aerospace Electrical System Products & System knowledge is added advantage

Skills

LabVIEW programming

LabVIEW & NI TestStand

Hardware interfacing

Test automation

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering

Tools

PXI

cRIO

AutoCAD Electrical

TCP/IP

Serial

CAN

Bluetooth

SPI

I2C

Job description

8+ Years of experienced LabVIEW Engineer for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) designs, develops, and debugs software using NI LabVIEW & NI Test Stand to automate validation and production testing. They create Virtual Instruments (VIs), interface with hardware (DAQ, instruments), and ensure high-quality test data. Proficiency in LabVIEW, hardware integration skills, and strong communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

• System Development: Design and maintain LabVIEW applications for automated test systems.
• Hardware Interfacing: Control instruments such as DAQ devices, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital mustimeters.
• Test Execution: Develop and run test scripts, test sequences, and procedures for product validation.
• Data Management: Collect, analyze, and report test data, ensuring compliance with product specifications.
• Collaboration: Work with manufacturing and design engineers to optimize test coverage and troubleshooting
• Aerospace Electrical System Products & System knowledge is added advantage

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering
• Strong LabVIEW programming skills, LabVIEW & NI Test stand
• Experience with National Instruments hardware (PXI, cRIO) and communication protocols (TCP/IP, Serial, CAN, Bluetooth, SPI, I2C)

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering
• Electrical design of control panels and power distribution for test equipment and test systems.
• Document schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications to construct test stands and equipment.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical for schematics
• Experience with hydraulics: valves, transducers, flow meters, pumps, etc.
• Experience with 24VDC and 120VAC control equipment