Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Biamp Systems LLC; Cascade (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) + matching

Employer-paid base life insurance

Job summary

Biamp Systems LLC seeks an experienced Senior Hardware Test Engineer for a full-time role. You will design production tests, develop fixtures, and utilize flying probe technology to ensure quality in DSP products.

Your work includes automating tests, configuring Windows-based platforms, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with Design and Manufacturing teams to improve testability and product quality.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field required with strong hardware test background.
• Must have experience designing and debugging tests on flying probe platforms.
• 5+ years in a hardware test engineering role for electronics production.
• Knowledge of audio quality test methods and AVB/Dante is a plus.
• Proficient in test automation and scripting (C#, LabVIEW, C++, Python).
• Strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design production tests and fixtures for PCBAs and end-of-line testing.
• Develop and debug tests on flying probe platforms and PC hardware.
• Create test automation software for Biamp products and instruments.
• Configure Windows-based test platforms and maintain test fixtures.
• Mentor junior test engineers and provide technical support.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve quality and testability.

Skills

Flying probe testing

Test automation

Windows test platforms

C#/LabVIEW/C/C++/Python

Electronics hardware testing

JTAG boundary-scan

Communication protocols I2C/SPI/Ether

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Electrical/Computer Engineering a plus

Tools

Flying probe platform

PCBA test fixtures

Audio Precision Analyzers

Test automation software

Windows-based test PCs

Job description

The role, at a glance: Biamp Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Test Engineer for a full-time role.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include designing production tests, developing test fixtures, and working with flying probe technology to ensure quality and performance in digital signal processing products. Ideal candidates will be proactive and motivated, with strong expertise in hardware testing in a production environment.

How you’ll contribute

Design, document, and implement tests for new products in collaboration with design engineers and manufacturing.

• Develop PCBA and end of line test plans


• Develop and debug tests on a flying probe test platform


• Design and implement test automation software to control Biamp products, standard and custom test instruments (Audio Precision Analyzers and custom-built electronic fixtures)


• Design mechanical and electrical test fixtures


• Configure Windows-based test platforms and PC hardware


• Maintain current test fixtures and software


• Seek out and implement more efficient and innovative testing strategies that reduce test time while improving test coverage for the range of current Biamp products


• Serve as the first responder to test technicians’ questions, suggestions, and problems


• Suggest product changes to Design Engineering to improve product quality, and testability


• Mentor junior Test Engineers


• You’ll also support with:


• Analyzing systems, writing end of the line system test plans


• Analyzing and resolving hardware test issues


• Providing training to factory workers on testing and debugging products


• Preparing and submitting progress reports


• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

A successful candidate should have

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical and Computer Science Engineering is a plus)


• Experience designing and debugging tests on a flying probe test platform a must


• 5 Plus Years of experience in a Test engineering position role, ideally with a strong background in designing and implementing production tests for advanced electronics


• Understanding of audio quality signal test methods a must


• Understanding of audio network protocols like AVB and Dante a plus


• Understanding and experience with JTAG boundary-scan testing


• Knowledge of communication protocols including serial, I2C, SPI, Ethernet


• Experience with programming or scripting languages like C#, LabView, C++, .NET, and Python


• Experience programming windows applications for test automation on a Windows platform


• Experience with mixed signal circuit design and test


• Possesses excellent verbal and written skills in English


• Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and can work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and diffuse challenging situations using acceptable and appropriate methods


• Able to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environment while maintaining strong attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment


• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical support, skill development, and promoting best practices

Work Environment

• Ability to lift 10 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. periodically


• Stand or sit for long periods


• Perform tasks (that may be repetitive) that require reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, walking, stooping and/or bending


• Work in an environment that generates OSHA permissible machine noise levels


• Use tools that require fine hand skills


• Visually, observe and differentiate small moving parts


• Ability to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required in designated areas

What we offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision


• 3 weeks annual PTO and 9 paid holidays


• 401(k) + matching


• Employer-paid base life insurance, short, and long-term disability


• Health savings accounts (with Biamp contribution) and flexible spending accounts


• Tuition reimbursement


• Charitable donation matching


• Discretionary company achievement bonus


• Referral bonuses

Who is Biamp?

We make the world’s most extraordinary audio and video solutions. For over 50 years, Biamp has created and innovated professional audiovisual solutions that enable great communication. From the smallest of rooms to the largest of venues, we empower true human connection in every space. As we grow to meet our customers’ needs and evolve to address the challenges of tomorrow, one guiding principle remains the same: Biamp connects people through extraordinary audiovisual experiences.

About our company

At Biamp, we believe the employment relationship should be reciprocal. We want you to love your job, and we want your expertise and knowledge to help drive our business forward. We champion a supportive and dynamic environment filled with passionate people who choose continuous improvement over perfection. We insist on clear, explicit decision making, believe in taking calculated risks, and celebrate tough decisions even when they don’t succeed. We look for people who desire the best from themselves and encourage the same from their coworkers. Our commitment to one another and to the common goal is the most consistent reliable path to recurring success for all of us. We make the world’s most extraordinary audio and video solutions. For over 40 years, Biamp has created and innovated professional audiovisual solutions that enable great communication. From the smallest of rooms to the largest of venues, we empower true human connection in every space. As we grow to meet our customers’ needs and evolve to address the challenges of tomorrow, one guiding principle remains the same: Biamp connects people through extraordinary audiovisual experiences.