NPD Test Engineer

sensata; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Sensata is seeking a Test Engineer in Thousand Oaks, CA, to lead test design, validation, and equipment development for new products. You will interface with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management, ensuring product quality, reliability and manufacturing readiness.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication, and experience with data acquisition, LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and implementation of test methods and equipment.
• Design test fixtures and procedures for new products.
• Coordinate labor, schedules, and equipment for testing.
• Ensure compliance with GLP/GMP/GCP where applicable.
• Set parameters and test customer samples.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Integrity

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Automated test systems

Job description

The Test Engineer serves as a technical lead within the R&D Laboratory, supporting new product development, environmental qualification, and product validation activities. The Test Engineer serves as a technical interface between Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management. The Test Engineer develops and implements test methods, equipment, and processes to verify product compliance with design, manufacturing, and customer requirements, ensuring consistent product quality, reliability, and manufacturing readiness

General Responsibilities

• Leads the design, develoment, and implementation of cost-effective methods through testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment for all phases of product development and manufacturing
• Leads the testing of diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products
• Coordinates the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices
• Ensure that programs are in compliance with standards for good laboratory practices good manufacturing practices and/or good clinical practices
• Responsible for setting the parameters and testing customer samples

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Qualifications Preferred

• Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, instrumentation, and engineering test software.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and engineering specifications.
• Working knowledge of DO-160 and aerospace qualification methodologies.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, or automated test system development

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Base Salary Range:

$102,640.00 - $141,130.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

Smarter Together

Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world's most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

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