Test Engineer

Samtec; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec in New Albany, Indiana is seeking a Test Engineer to support the HDR Cable Assembly Work Center for Electrical Testing. The role focuses on designing test tooling and fixtures for First Time Build of cable assemblies and aiding debugging of test systems on the production floor.

You will create and qualify test programs, cooperate with global Samtec teams on serialization, and perform failure analysis to drive root-cause solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of PCB design-related work experience.
• Familiar with LSET, HSET, and signal integrity testing.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Experience creating and maintaining serialization scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design Test Tooling assemblies for Electrical Test First Time Build of cable assemblies.
• Review the design of printed circuit boards and fixtures for Electrical Test of First Time Build of HDR cable product and feedback findings to designer.
• Create Process Documentation for Electrical Test processes.
• Create and qualify Test Programs for Electrical Test.
• Cooperate with SIG ATG to assemble, debug, qualify new Test Systems.
• Support production floor for troubleshooting Low and High-Speed Test systems.
• Perform failure analysis of Electrical Test failed product and determine root cause with support from Global Samtec teams.
• Cooperate with global Samtec teams to maintain Samtec HDR product serialization system.
• Part number creation and configuration in Samtec serialization and tracking software.
• Cooperate with control engineer, process engineer, manufacturing engineer for transfer project & sustaining improvement project on Electrical Test side.

Skills

PCB design

Test tooling design

Root cause analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

LSET

HSET

Serialization scripting

PCB test fixtures

Job description

Summary/Objective: The Test Engineer is responsible for supporting Samtec HDR (High Data Rate) Cable Assembly Work Center for all Cable Electrical Testing processes.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

• Design Test Tooling assemblies for Electrical Test First Time Build of cable assemblies.
• Review the design of printed circuit boards and fixtures for Electrical Test of First Time Build of HDR cable product and feedback findings to designer.
• Create Process Documentation for Electrical Test processes.
• Create and qualify Test Programs for Electrical Test.
• Cooperate with SIG ATG to assemble, debug, qualify new Test Systems.
• Support production floor for troubleshooting Low and High-Speed Test systems.
• Perform failure analysis of Electrical Test failed product and determine root cause with support from Global Samtec teams.
• Cooperate with global Samtec teams to maintain Samtec HDR product serialization system.
• Part number creation and configuration in Samtec serialization and tracking software.
• Cooperate with control engineer, process engineer, manufacturing engineer for transfer project & sustaining improvement project on Electrical Test side.

\"The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities\"

Required Experience:

• Above 2 years related working experience on PCB board design.
• Familiar with LSET, HSET, signal integrity test.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing process is a plus.
• Experience in creating and maintaining serialization scripting.
• Strong interpersonal, technical, verbal, and written communication skills are a must.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Training required: On the job training as appropriate.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage

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