Test Engineer

Katalyst CRO; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a Test Engineer to independently support project teams, execute test plans, and develop automated test programs in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes hands-on NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and hardware debugging to drive continuous improvement.

You will create automated tests, analyze results with statistical tools, and collaborate with design and production teams to ensure testability and quality across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, C/C++, Python, Java, or VB.NET for test or automation.
• Strong understanding of electronic test methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production setting.
• Excellent communication across design, manufacturing, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with the group manager and play a key role on project teams.
• Support implementation of new programs, processes, and technologies.
• Execute test plans and test cases for various products and systems.
• Create automated test programs primarily using NI LabVIEW and TestStand, with occasional VB.NET, C++, Python, and Lua.
• Perform advanced Test Engineering assignments and improve testing methods.
• Analyze test results using statistical analysis tools and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to understand product requirements.
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure testability and quality.
• Document test procedures, results, and findings.

Skills

LabVIEW

C/C++

Python

Java

VB.NET

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

NI LabVIEW

NI TestStand

Data acquisition systems

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Source measure units

Git

SVN

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Test Engineer to independently support project teams and execute test plans, develop automated test programs, analyze test results, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires hands‑on experience with NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, electronic test equipment, hardware debugging, and test automation in a manufacturing environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Test Engineer to independently support project teams and execute test plans, develop automated test programs, analyze test results, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires hands‑on experience with NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, electronic test equipment, hardware debugging, and test automation in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently with the group manager and play a key role on project teams.
• Support implementation of new programs, processes, and technologies.
• Execute test plans and test cases for various products and systems.
• Create automated test programs primarily using NI LabVIEW and TestStand, with occasional use of VB.NET, C++, Python, and Lua.
• Perform advanced Test Engineering assignments and improve testing methods.
• Analyze test results using statistical analysis tools and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to understand product requirements.
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure testability and quality.
• Document test procedures, results, and findings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in one or more structured programming languages such as LabVIEW, C/C++, Python, Java, or VB.NET for test or automation.
• Strong understanding of electronic test methodologies, hardware debugging, and automated test systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills with the ability to communicate across design, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to product and process quality.

Preferred Skills

• Automated testing tools and frameworks, including NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and data acquisition systems.
• Hands‑on experience with DMMs, power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and source measure units.
• Experience with Git, SVN, or other version control systems.
• Data analysis and statistical modeling using SPC, capability analysis, and yield analysis.
• Hardware testing, debugging, and troubleshooting using schematics and layout information.
• Metrology or calibration practices for precision measurement systems.
• Test automation experience in high‑mix or high‑volume manufacturing environments.