Senior Test Engineer

KEYTRONIC CORPORATION

Spokane Valley (WA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

PTO

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Wellness program

Job summary

Keytronic Corporation in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to provide electrical test engineering support across automation, assembly, maintenance and data collection. You will develop test routines, software, and systems to meet customer specifications.

You will lead development of test systems, coordinate with customers and vendors, and provide engineering leadership while mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic, team-based environment.

Qualifications

BS in electrical engineering or computer science.
4+ years in test engineering, firmware development, and hardware-software integration.
Proficient in C/C++ and interpreting test data.
Experience with LabVIEW and manufacturing software (MFG PRO) is required.
Ability to work across disciplines and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

Develop and support test routines, software, and systems to meet customer specs.
Lead test system improvements and document designs and procedures.
Coordinate with customers and outside vendors on test hardware.
Mentor engineers and technicians on development projects.

Skills

Test engineering

Firmware development

C/C++ programming

Electronic circuits

System design

LabVIEW

MFG PRO

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Spokane - Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary, Keytronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative.

We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.

Keytronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
PTO
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
401K

We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!

JOB SUMMARY

Conducts electrical test engineering support involving automation, assembly, maintenance, and data collection. Performs the task of developing test routines, software, and systems for testing of products to meet customer specifications. Responsible for all facets of production, costing, development, support, training, and automation regarding test issues on a corporate scale.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Able and ready to perform all the duties of a Test Engineer.
Work up front with the customer to ensure a diagnosable and testable product.
Lead development/ improvement of test systems, operating systems, peripheral enhancements, and provides all facets of system documentation.
Provides lead on next generation test systems and operating systems. Designs/develops high level software and hardware to comply with next generation systems.
Coordinates system designs with outside vendors and develops and provides specifications for contracted equipment builds.
Coordinates projects and implementation plans for new product introduction. Coordinates with customers on specific designs and requirements.
Lead/Mentor engineers and technicians that are supporting new development projects.
Transitions test process plans between facilities for new products.
Provides technical expertise and recommendations to test, manufacturing, product, and quality engineers on production feedback and support issues.
Develops quote information, pricing, test plans, automation methods, and process development for new products.
Provide expertise with root cause analysis of test malfunction and component verification.
Establish and document corporate test strategies and 5 year plan.
Ensures test plan compliance with customer specifications.
Provides recommendations for new product capacity issues and constraints.
Determines requirements for Design for Testability.
Process ownership: demonstrated leadership in the assigned group of processes.
Engineering project management: develop and lead manufacturing engineering project. Manage schedule, budget and spec.
Training: support development of manufacturing and test engineers and manufacturing team (remote sites).

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Attends meetings as needed to support organization activity.
Interfaces with customers as required with the ability to discuss issues of highly technical nature with customers and outside test suppliers.
Performs other duties, as assigned, to achieve corporate and departmental objectives that are outside of normal job duties.

SUPERVISION GIVEN/RECEIVED

Supervision is received by the Test Engineering Manager. This position will lead a cross-functional manufacturing engineering team in the development of a new product introduction. Represent manufacturing and test engineering team on program team. Mentor and supervise the work of other engineers.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
Four plus years relevant experience in test engineering, firmware development, computer programming in C, C++, and electronic circuits and system design.
Ability to program with Labview is required.
Ability to operate and have knowledge in using MFG PRO software or similar manufacturing software.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Ability to interpret test output to aid in trouble shooting of defects, and familiar with advanced programming languages, database generation, network theory, and high level component design and integration.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, statistics, and permutations. Also, must be able to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distributions, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and demonstrate the ability to determine critical parameters and develop process controls.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must be able to read and understand PCA assembly drawings and technical notes.
Demonstrated ability with technical writing. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to management and technical staff audiences.
Ability to stand in front of small to large technical audiences and provide training.
Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
Sound written and oral communication skills; must be able to write and understand routine reports, follow oral and written instructions, and speak effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people.
Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used CAD, email, Internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials.
Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Four plus years relevant experience as a test engineering in the manufacturing industry.
Lean manufacturing experience.
Familiarity with IPC 610 guidelines.
Experience in Contract Manufacturing and EMS industry desired with an emphasis in supporting an offshore manufacturing facility.
Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times.

Employee Expectations