Product Test Engineer

ACT Professional Solutions; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled PCBA Product Test Engineer to lead test development and deployment for electronic products. This role demands a strong background in electronics manufacturing, with a focus on new product development and compliance with design guidelines. The successful candidate will oversee the creation of test specifications, manage equipment development schedules, and ensure quality objectives are met. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive innovation in energy management solutions, all while working onsite in a collaborative environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electronics manufacturing with 3-5+ years in new product development.
• Ability to develop test strategies for industrial control products.

Responsibilities

• Assure compliance to DFM, DFA, and DFT guidelines.
• Develop product test specifications and manage documentation.
• Supervise manufacturing prototype runs and problem-solving activities.

Skills

Test Strategy Development

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Knowledge of PCB Assembly

Experience with DOE, SPC, Six Sigma

Troubleshooting Industrial Control Systems

Experience with Communication Protocols

Knowledge of Electrical Safe Work Practices

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

AutoCAD

Programmable Power Supplies

Data Acquisition Devices

Job description

PCBA Product Test Engineer for support of PCBA and product test equipment. The position is based in Fairfield, Ohio and reports to the Industrialization Manager in Monterrey Mexico in the Schneider Electric Energy Management Business Unit – Digital Energy Division. The individual is responsible for all aspects of test development and deployment in order to achieve the deliverables defined at the beginning of the project on time and within project cost and quality objectives.

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

1. Assure compliance to DFM, DFA and DFT guidelines in the product designs through early involvement in the product development process.
2. Develop product test and equipment specifications.
3. Develop equipment and process qualification plans.
4. Hands on supervision of manufacturing prototype and pilot runs at electronic contract manufacturers.
5. Hands on supervision of design, deployment and qualification of specified test equipment.
6. Prepare and manage detailed task driven schedule for equipment development.
7. Estimate resources and expenses for test equipment development.
8. Create, maintain and keep current all technical documentation.
9. Actively participate in problem solving of manufacturing / quality issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
2. 10+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or production environment.
3. Must have a minimum of 3 to 5+ years of experience in new product development.
4. Ability to understand and develop test strategies for electrical and electronic products designed for use in industrial controls and distribution equipment.
5. Knowledge of PCB assembly process, wave solder, reflow solder, SMT and PTH technologies and equipment.
6. Experience with DOE, SPC and Six Sigma principles.
7. Experience with designing and troubleshooting industrial control systems.
8. Experience deploying automated control systems, debugging of hardware and software systems.
9. Knowledge of communication protocols, such as RS232 and ethernet.
10. Knowledge of electronic laboratory instruments, such as programmable power supplies and data acquisition devices.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. General understanding of system design software (LabVIEW, TestStand, C#, etc).
2. Proficient in relational database architecture.
3. Windows power user and knowledgeable in cybersecurity principles and practice.
4. Prior schematic capture/PCB generation experience in CAD software (AutoCAD preferred).
5. Exposure to various test equipment architectures (VXI, PXI, Rack and Stack, etc).
6. Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet, CAN, SPI, etc).
7. Electronic circuit knowledge: digital, analog, power and high voltage.
8. Proficient in the use of laboratory instruments and methods (Power sources, scopes, precision meters, etc).
9. Experience with electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
10. Basic understanding of UL61010-1 Standard, NFPA 79, National Electric Code and OSHA NRTL certification as it pertains to manufacturing test systems design.
11. Familiarity with electrical safe work practices.
12. In-circuit test experience with Teradyne or Agilent platforms.
13. Understanding and experience of DfM/DfT software such as Testway and Valor.

No travel required; all work will take place onsite at SE Fairfield Facility.

CRITICAL BEHAVIORS:

1. Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).
2. Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, mfg operations and others).
3. Proven ability to influence and convince through negotiation.
4. Motivated self-starter, who is able to work in parallel on multiple projects.
5. Facilitator to drive problem solving and troubleshooting activities.
6. Work with minimal supervision.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing