Test Engineer: Embedded Systems, LabVIEW & Test Automation

Socket.dev; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Brains in Stratford, CT is seeking a Test Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support on the manufacturing floor and collaborate with Engineering to ensure efficient test methods.

You will design the manufacturing test process for new parts, program LabVIEW/TestStand and In-Circuit Test stations, troubleshoot PCBs, and help maintain test equipment while contributing to Lean improvements and data-driven quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret PCB schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, process sheets, and test procedures.
• Competent in troubleshooting electronic circuits containing simple microprocessor designs down to the component level.
• Fluent in LabVIEW/Test Stand and In-Circuit Testing.

Responsibilities

• Designs the manufacturing test process for new parts or products.
• Maintains and programs the LabVIEW/TestStand, In-Circuit Test stations.
• Interfaces with test equipment suppliers on test equipment selection, issues, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoots PCBs to the component level.
• Executes root cause analysis on in-house and field product.
• Writes, maintains, and trains operators on procedures.
• Performs preventative maintenance on production test equipment.
• Tracks and reports on test first pass yield metrics.
• Utilizes AI/ML-based tools to analyze test data and improve product quality and manufacturing test processes.

Skills

Embedded software programming

Soldering and de-soldering

Hands-on / mechanical assembly

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

In-Circuit Testing

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeter

Job description

Kitchen Brains in Stratford, CT is seeking a Test Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support on the manufacturing floor and collaborate with Engineering to ensure efficient test methods.

You will design the manufacturing test process for new parts, program LabVIEW/TestStand and In-Circuit Test stations, troubleshoot PCBs, and help maintain test equipment while contributing to Lean improvements and data-driven quality initiatives.