Machine Test Engineer 2 (51139)

Haas Automation; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 77,145; Full time

Job summary

Haas Automation in Oxnard, California is seeking a Machine Test Engineer 2 with a salary range of $37.00 - $56.00 per hour. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of CNC machine operations.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of experience. Join a leading company in high-tech manufacturing with diverse career opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years as a Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineer.
• Ability to operate a CNC machine.
• Ability to program and post G-code using CAD/CAM system.

Responsibilities

• Creates detailed test plans for machine features.
• Runs tests to validate functionality of Haas machines.
• Researches and reports anomalies in bug tracking software.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Problem troubleshooting

Technical documentation skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Oxnard, CA 93030

Education Level: Bachelors Degree

Salary Range: $37.00 - $56.00 hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Engineering

Summary

Machine Test Engineer 2 – Salary Range: $37.00 - $56.00/ Hr.

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world‑class talent in all of our departments. We’re not just looking for people for the production floor; Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high‑tech career opportunities available. We are also the same Haas that owns the Haas Factory Racing Team and the Haas F1 Team featured in the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

The Machine Test Engineer 2 has knowledge of operating a CNC machine, complex mechanical systems, and how they interact. The role requires a strong ability to troubleshoot problems and provide analysis of machine capability. The Engineer will bring a customer perspective to the test process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates detailed test plans designed to cover both validation and verification of a new or modified G‑code and machine features. Develops automated test scripts using the proprietary Haas scripting language.
• Runs test parts designed to validate functionality of Haas machines and verifies the resulting part matches the print.
• Researches parameter and setting updates by running tests on machines using new software features, and may interview Programmers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Service, and Applications staff.
• Researches and reports all anomalies in bug tracking software.
• Releases standard and emergency software versions; validates features and bug fixes, generates and verifies release notes, completes release checklists, and provides information to other departments.

Employees are expected to follow instructions and procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow or quality.

Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job does not have any supervisory activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years as a Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineer.
• Ability to operate a CNC machine.
• Ability to program and post G‑code using CAD/CAM system.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot a problem.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in reading and writing technical requirement documentation.
• Understanding of source‑control system.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS/BFA/BSA) from a four‑year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Major

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Minimum Years of Experience

2‑4 years

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Must have an advanced understanding of mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry and/or calculus.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking and work with a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Must be capable of dealing with a variety of abstract and/or concrete variables and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form.

Physical Demands

Physical activity: Sitting frequently; Standing frequently; Walking occasionally; Bending (neck) occasionally; Bending (waist) rarely; Squatting rarely; Twisting (neck) occasionally; Twisting (waist) occasionally; Climbing rarely; Kneeling rarely; Crawling rarely; Reaching above shoulder level occasionally; Reaching below shoulder level occasionally.

Hand use: Repetitive use of hand frequently; Simple grasping frequently; Power grasping occasionally; Fine manipulation frequently; Pushing & pulling occasionally.

Vision: Close vision yes; Distance vision yes; Color vision yes; Peripheral vision yes; Depth perception yes; Adjust focus yes.

Lifting requirements: 0‑10 lbs. occasionally; 11‑25 lbs. occasionally; 26‑50 lbs. occasionally; 51‑60 lbs. never; 61+ lbs. never.

Equipment use: Requires computer use including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc. frequently.

Work Environment

Noise level: Moderate.

Environment: Operates in a general office or engineering lab environment frequently. Employee will work around machining or on the production floor frequently. Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration occasionally. Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles never. Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat never. Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock never.