Test Engineer (G-Project)

FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FII is seeking a Test Engineer in Houston, Texas, to specify machinery and oversee processes in manufacturing. The successful candidate will collaborate with the quality team, design testing processes for new products, and maintain equipment. A relevant degree and 3 years of experience are mandatory, along with proficiency in Word, Excel, and CAD. This position emphasizes communication, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork to ensure high-quality production standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced written and spoken English.
• 3 years of experience in the relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Specify machine type, expected throughput, yields and required equipment manning.
• Design the test process for new products in collaboration with the Product Engineer.
• Oversee start‑up to ensure the test process operates correctly.
• Collaborate with the quality group to develop quality plans.
• Produce process documentation and test programs for production builds.
• Participate in change-control meetings and implement approved changes.
• Handle major equipment movements and installations.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical and analytical

Visual thinking

Adaptability

Independent work

Problem solving

Logical thinking

High endurance

Stress tolerance

Teamwork ability

Education

Relevant college or university degree

Tools

Word

Excel

CAD

Job description

Main Function

• EQUIPMENT SELECTION: The Test Engineer will be responsible for specifying machine type, expected throughput, yields and required equipment manning, liaising with customers as needed.
• EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE: The Test Engineer will ensure manufacturing equipment meets supplier specs and quotation requirements, achieving target yields and quality.
• TESTER MAINTENANCE: The Test Engineer will maintain equipment, plan preventive maintenance, support line break‑downs, oversee major overhauls, and forecast and order spare parts and consumables.

Duties and Responsibilities

• EQUIPMENT SELECTION: Design the test process for new products in collaboration with the Product Engineer and specify testers and new technologies.
• NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION: Oversee start‑up to ensure the test process operates as designed, proving throughput and yields and establishing the manufacturing hand‑over process.
• QUALITY: Collaborate with the quality group to develop quality plans and resolve tester/software/process issues.
• TEAMWORK: Cooperate across all departments, act pro‑actively and lead on test‑related issues.
• DOCUMENTATION: Produce process documentation and test programs for production builds, ensuring accurate pin‑outs.
• ECN ACTIVITY: Participate in change‑control meetings and implement approved changes.
• TEST EQUIPMENT: Handle major equipment movements, installations, negotiate third‑party service contracts, and maintain spares.
• QUOTATIONS/TOOLING: Specify and order test fixtures for new customers and account for non‑recurring expenses.

Metrics and Measurement

• Test Yields
• False Failure Rate
• Tester Uptime
• UPH versus Quote
• Spare Inventory

The Test Engineer will set up a measurement process for the above categories and report weekly.

Customer Focus

The Test Engineer must recognize its importance in providing customer satisfaction and strive to deliver quality products, services, and communications.

Qualification and Experience

• Relevant college or university degree.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Special PC skills (e.g., CAD).
• Advanced written and spoken English.
• 3 years of experience in the relevant field.

Primary Skills

• Communication
• Mathematical and analytical
• Visual thinking
• Adaptability
• Independent work
• Problem solving
• Logical thinking
• High endurance
• Stress tolerance
• Teamwork ability

Secondary Skills

• Presentation
• SMT process
• Mechanical assembly
• IT systems and networks