Senior Test Engineer Control Engineer

DARCEO Inc

Rapid City (SD)

Hybrid

USD 108,000 - 132,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Test Engineer based in Rapid City, SD. The role involves designing and developing test stands, conducting engineering studies, and working with various test equipment. The ideal candidate has a BS degree in engineering and at least 5 years of experience in test engineering, along with advanced LabVIEW programming skills. Full-time position with a salary up to $120,000 annually based on qualifications and excellent benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Flexible work options are also available.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in test engineering.
Proven experience in a testing environment operating test equipment.
Successful development of projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

Design and develop test stands and equipment.
Conduct analytical engineering studies and evaluate test data.
Commission and troubleshoot software platforms.
Document test procedures and prepare detailed test reports.
Travel up to 20% domestically.

Skills

Advanced LabVIEW programming

Mechanical and electrical hardware testing

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with SOLIDWORKS

Education

BS degree in engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Soldering stations

Tensile testing machines

Job description

Benefits

Bonus based on performance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement

Key Responsibilities

Applies engineering principles to design, modify, or develop test stands, equipment, and test processes for specific projects.
Design, program, and document centralized and decentralized control and acquisition projects from concept to completion using National Instruments software and hardware, including: PXI, RIO, and FPGA architectures.
Develop modular, readable and reusable LabVIEW code ensuring reliability, longevity and emphasizing continual improvement
Commission and troubleshoot software platform
Conducts analytical engineering studies on proposals to develop tests for products.
Evaluates engineering test data to determine feasibility of product proposals.
Creates comprehensive test procedures and prepares detailed test reports.
Developing operating procedures for test equipment
Work with technicians to set up equipment, test articles and facilities for test execution
Install, configure, and calibrate instrumentation used for data recording for testing
Integrate and debug test and data acquisition systems
Verify tests are conducted according to test plans & regulating bodies and document discrepancies
Document test setup information for test reports, including conformity/discrepancy records
Up to 20% domestic travel
Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience

Project Experience
- At least 3 years of experience with advanced LabVIEW programming in a scientific, industrial or research environment with an emphasis on control or HIL systems
- Successful development of projects from concept to completion
Desired Skills
- Proven experience conducting development and certification testing of mechanical or electrical hardware
- Experience operating typical mechanical and electric test equipment
- Multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering stations, load cells, tensile testing machine(s), etc.
- Experience with SOLIDWORKS.
- Outstanding organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communications skills a must