Senior PCB Test Engineer — Automated Test Systems Lead

MKS Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS is seeking a Senior PCBA Test Engineer to design, develop, and support automated PCBA test systems for high-volume production. You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Contract Manufacturing to ensure robust, repeatable test solutions that meet quality and delivery targets.

The role requires 8+ years in PCBA testing, experience with LabVIEW and TestStand, and the ability to work across time zones. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS preferred.
• 8+ years in PCBA functional test development in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand; CLD preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and create wiring diagrams; experience using PADS and Visio.
• Expertise in PCBA quality screening, test coverage analysis, and defect detection using AOI, X-Ray, Flying Probe, ICT, Boundary Scan, Functional Test.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, waveform generators, DAQ devices.
• Experience writing and reviewing test specifications and procedures.
• Strong project planning skills with the ability to manage multiple efforts in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and documenting automated PCBA test systems for deployment at global contract manufacturing sites.
• Developing and supporting automated test applications using NI LabVIEW and TestStand, with GUIs and test reports.
• Collaborating with PCBA contract manufacturers to implement AOI, ICT, and FCT to improve yield and reduce scrap.
• Performing verification and validation of duplicate automated test systems prior to release to contract manufacturers.
• Troubleshooting UUT failures and test system anomalies; identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Analyzing test data using SPC tools to improve yield and product quality.
• Providing frontline technical support and remote assistance across multiple time zones.

Skills

PCBA test development

LabVIEW

TestStand

AOI

X-Ray

Flying Probe

Schematic Reading

PADS

Visio

SPC

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

PADS

Visio

Job description

MKS is seeking a Senior PCBA Test Engineer to design, develop, and support automated PCBA test systems for high-volume production. You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Contract Manufacturing to ensure robust, repeatable test solutions that meet quality and delivery targets.

The role requires 8+ years in PCBA testing, experience with LabVIEW and TestStand, and the ability to work across time zones. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.