Test Engineer

Technical Research & Manufacturing Inc; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TRM seeks a Test Engineer to perform environmental testing on RF/Microwave components and assemblies, and to develop test procedures that support production and development engineering.

You will coordinate tests at TRM and with outside vendors, identify procedures and equipment, and participate in Test Readiness Reviews for new products. A Bachelor degree and hands-on testing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or related job experience is required.
• Experience as a Test Engineer is preferred.
• Proficiency with RF testing equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental testing on RF/Microwave components and assemblies.
• Coordinate testing at TRM and with outside vendors to meet schedules.
• Identify appropriate test procedures and equipment for in-house and outsourced testing.
• Participate in TRR meetings for new products and test readiness.
• Communicate test timelines and costs to sales and program managers.
• Collaborate with Production to address testing challenges and yield improvements.
• Provide data to support continuous improvement in processes and tooling.

Skills

RF network analyzers

MIL-Spec testing

Test procedures

Goal oriented

Organized / multitask

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Company Overview:

TRM specializes in the design and manufacture of RF/Microwave components and integrated subsystem assemblies, providing both customized solutions and an extensive catalog of standard parts. We have been serving our nation's top defense and space contractors since 1970 by providing expert engineering solutions and highly reliable, innovative products to solve complex challenges.

Our Culture:

Dream Big. Have Fun. Get Stuff Done. These are the three pillars that make the core of Quantic Electronics culture. What does that really mean? Dream big feeling empowered to think creatively with no limits, push boundaries and take risks that will positively impact the future of our company. Have fun while you work in an informal, no ego, people first organization filled with passionate, innovative, and committed individuals. Get stuff done in an environment where words like empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and transparency really do exist. Go to work each day with a sense of purpose, helping define and deliver the future of mission-critical electronics.

Requirements

Position Function:

Test engineers are responsible for product testing at TRM. Understanding test methods and equipment needs, generating and maintaining test sheets and supporting production to maintain schedules. The Test Engineer will support Development Engineering in the Test Readiness Review (TRR) meetings, ensuring test plans are ready when product hits the floor. Working with production to generate, maintain, and standardize test processes and equipment. Working with outside vendors to perform environmental testing off sight when needed.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Perform environmental testing on passive RF Microwave including but not limited to: High Power testing, thermal testing, vibration, shock, and altitude.
• Testing to be performed at TRM and also outside vendors.
• Identify the proper test procedures and equipment needs to achieve customer product testing requirements in-house and outsourced.
• Participate in the development engineering gate process performing Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) on new products.
• Communicate with sales and program managers on test plan timelines and cost.
• Work with the Production Team and the Test Technicians to investigate testing challenges and product specific yield improvement opportunities.
• Work with other members of the manufacturing engineering team by providing process level data that supports continuous improvement efforts in manufacturing processes, tooling and hardware.

Additional Job Functions:

• Evaluate existing test equipment and investigate/recommend improvements to increase company capabilities and improve test throughput.
• Participate in crisis-avoidance teams (Red Shed) gathered to resolve issues with troublesome parts in WIP.
• Contribute on continuous improvement teams and efforts.
• Create Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and Qualification Test Procedures (QTP) base on customer requirements.
• Work with the Quality team to prepare all customer required test paperwork including Acceptance Test Reports (ATR) and Qualification Test Reports (QTR).
• Additional duties as assigned

The Skills You Need to be Successful:

• Experience working with RF Network Analyzers.
• Experience working with and testing for MIL-Spec test requirements.
• Experience writing test procedures and test reports.
• Goal oriented person with the passion and ability to drive change.
• Organized, task driven with a proven ability to multitask.
• Passion for continuous improvement.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree and/or relevant job roles which demonstrate progression of skills
• Previous experience as a Test Engineer desired
• Microsoft office suite

TRM is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

We participate in EVerify. EEO Poster in English EEO Poster in Spanish

For more information on our company, please visit www.quanticnow.com as well as www.quantictrm.com