Production Test Engineer: RF/PCB Lean Process Expert

Hidden Level; Town of De Witt (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Stock options

Job summary

Hidden Level is transforming airspace safety with drone-detection tech and seeks a Production Test Engineer to shape manufacturing test processes for RF and digital PCB assemblies at our East Syracuse, NY site.

Requires a BS in engineering, 3+ years in a manufacturing setting, and proficiency in MATLAB and Python. Travel up to 10% is expected; Lean/Six Sigma is valued as is teamwork and strong communication.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or related environment
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python scripting/programming
• Ability to interpret and navigate mechanical CAD drawings, 3D models, and schematics
• Experience with tooling and fixtures for testing RF and digital PCB assemblies (Spectrum Analyzers, Power Supplies, Signal Generators)
• Knowledge of PCBA (RF and Digital), wire/cable, and final assembly processes
• Ability to travel 10%

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads PCA and System level test plans and fixtures, qualifying product and manufacturing requirements
• Provides troubleshooting and technical support for production activities
• Develops and maintains manufacturing work instruction methods, operation sequences, and processes from creation to release via the change control processes
• Analyzes processes, production data, and quality indicators using statistical methods to determine root causes and improves workflows with corrective and preventive actions
• Qualifies test fixtures and equipment to ensure accurate result to requirements
• Utilizes lean principles to formulate and implement strategies that streamline operations, improves productivity, and reduces manufacturing cost
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and coordinates new product releases
• Performs time studies and estimates manufacturing costs; provides and executes solutions for relevant tooling and process improvements
• Performs process validation and qualification activities
• Creates and maintains process documentation and production work instructions for new and existing products
• Investigates and resolves production, quality, and equipment issues

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Test fixtures

RF testing

Python scripting

MATLAB

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test fixtures

Spectrum Analyzers

Power Supplies

Signal Generators

Job description

Hidden Level is transforming airspace safety with drone-detection tech and seeks a Production Test Engineer to shape manufacturing test processes for RF and digital PCB assemblies at our East Syracuse, NY site.

Requires a BS in engineering, 3+ years in a manufacturing setting, and proficiency in MATLAB and Python. Travel up to 10% is expected; Lean/Six Sigma is valued as is teamwork and strong communication.