Test Engineer

DirectPath Recruiting Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DirectPath Recruiting Services, partnering with a leading electronics manufacturer in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking an experienced Test Engineer II to join our engineering team. You will work hands-on with automated test systems, ICT/EOLT, PCB troubleshooting, test software, and data analysis to improve manufacturing testing processes.

The right candidate will develop and maintain automated test software, hardware, fixtures, and equipment, build MySQL databases for test data, and lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field.
• 3-6 years of hands-on experience with ICT/EOLT systems and PCB-level troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in C/C++, C#, Python, LabVIEW, CVI, or Visual C.
• Experience developing test automation, data analysis, and manufacturing support applications using Python and/or C#.
• Working knowledge of MySQL database design, queries, and data management.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Experience with soldering and rework of through-hole and SMD components.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and maintain automated test software, hardware, fixtures, and equipment.
• Support the implementation, integration, and upgrades of ICT and EOLT test systems.
• Develop test applications, automation scripts, and data-analysis tools using Python and C#.
• Build and maintain MySQL databases for test data storage, retrieval, analysis, and reporting.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis of test failures and implement corrective actions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot PCBs down to the component level.
• Maintain and repair test fixtures and equipment to ensure test accuracy and equipment uptime.
• Lead small-scale test engineering and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to improve test efficiency and system performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++

C#

Python

LabVIEW

CVI

Visual C

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field

Tools

MySQL

Job description

DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with a leading electronics manufacturing organization in Huntsville, Alabama, to identify an experienced Test Engineer II.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical engineering professional with hands-on experience in automated test systems, ICT/EOLT, PCB troubleshooting, test software, and manufacturing test engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, improve, and maintain automated test software, hardware, fixtures, and equipment.
• Support the implementation, integration, and upgrades of ICT and EOLT test systems.
• Develop test applications, automation scripts, and data-analysis tools using Python and C#.
• Build and maintain MySQL databases for test data storage, retrieval, analysis, and reporting.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis of test failures and implement corrective actions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot PCBs down to the component level.
• Maintain and repair test fixtures and equipment to ensure test accuracy and equipment uptime.
• Lead small-scale test engineering and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to improve test efficiency and system performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field.
• 3-6 years of hands-on experience with ICT/EOLT systems and PCB-level troubleshooting.
• Intermediate proficiency with one or more of the following: C/C++, C#, Python, LabVIEW, CVI, or Visual C.
• Experience developing test automation, data analysis, and manufacturing support applications using Python and/or C#.
• Working knowledge of MySQL database design, queries, and data management.
• Familiarity with both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Experience with soldering and rework of through-hole and SMD components.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Test Engineer, Electrical Test Engineer, Manufacturing Test Engineer, or Electronics Test Engineer who enjoys solving complex test problems and improving automated manufacturing test processes.

If you have experience with ICT, EOLT, PCB troubleshooting, Python, C#, test automation, MySQL, and electronics manufacturing, this could be an excellent opportunity to advance your career.