Test Engineer

Magna International; Holly (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Electronics in the United States is seeking a Test Engineer to maintain and develop In-Circuit Test and Flying Probe programs for complex PCB assemblies. You will work with test technicians and engineers on strategies for new products, analyze test data, and help implement continuous improvement across QA and manufacturing.

The role requires strong problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with automated test equipment; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Computing Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in related automotive manufacturing testing.
• Experience with automated test equipment and PCB testing.
• Knowledge of cyber security preferred.
• Understanding of FPY, FMEA and DFMEA.
• Proficiency in C#, Python or VB.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and handle test fixtures.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop In-Circuit Test programs and Flying Probe.
• Support testing and troubleshooting of PCB assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineering on test strategies for new products.
• Generate reports and analyze test data.
• Review circuit designs for testability.
• Lead and coordinate testing equipment development and calibration.
• Travel to support manufacturing as needed.
• Provide training to production testing staff.

Skills

C#

Python

VB

Cyber security knowledge

Analogue & digital testing

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Electrical/Computing Engineering degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world‑class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Job Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Test Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and development of new and existing In‑Circuit Test programs as well as Flying Probe and board/device level programmers. Work closely with test technicians and operators to provide support and training for testing and troubleshooting of highly complex printed circuit board assemblies. Work with engineering for development and test strategies of new product.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Computing Engineering/related degree, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred 5+ years of experience in related field.
• Previous experience in automotive and manufacturing industry with a background in electronics strongly preferred.
• Preferred knowledge of cyber security.
• Understanding of analogue and digital testing.
• Preferred understanding of metrics and continuous improvement skills (ie FPY, FMEA, DFEMA, etc).
• Preferred understanding of programming languages (ie. C#, Python, VB).
• Demonstrated initiative to adapt and learn new processes and technologies from scratch.
• Demonstrated ability to research and recommend new products and processes. Must be able to initiate implementation of continuous improvement processes.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. to manage test fixtures.
• Ability to support flexible hours dependent on business needs.
• Demonstrated creativity and ingenuity to work on moderate to long‑term assignments which are broad in nature.
• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, detail oriented, and multitasking skills. Must be able to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to create experiments and collect data to detect and root cause manufacturing and product issues.
• Experience in a dynamic and fast‑paced manufacturing environment, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Proven experience working with cross functional teams to complete daily tasks and projects.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other employees.
• Knowledge/experience of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Strong problem‑solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• Support manufacturing with failure analysis, tester debugging, reduction of intermittent failures and downtime of test equipment.
• Prepare recommendations for testing and documentation of procedures to be used from the product design phase through to initial production.
• Generate reports and analysis of test data, prepares documentation and recommendations
• Review circuit board designs for testability requirements.
• Review test equipment designs, data and RMA issues with customers regularly.
• Design, and direct engineering and technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test control apparatus and equipment.
• Direct and coordinate engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, record, and reduce test data.
• Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.
• Perform moderately complex assignments of the engineering test function for standard and/or custom devices.
• Analyze and interpret test data and prepares technical reports for use by test engineering and management personnel.
• Perform development and maintenance techniques.
• May provide training in new procedures to production testing staff.
• Occasional travel might be required.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as a detailed description of all the work required in the job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities are not limited to those in the description and may change at any time, with or without notice, per management.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Electronics