Test Engineer II

Futaba Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Futaba Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Test Engineer II to join the Test Engineering Team. You will develop, enhance, and support test software, hardware, and automation infrastructure, using Python, C#, and MySQL-based solutions to improve data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead small improvement projects, and work across functions to optimize test processes and equipment uptime.

Qualifications

• BSEE or related field required.
• 3-6 years ICT/EOLT and PCB-level troubleshooting experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in C/C++, C#, Python, LabVIEW, CVI, or Visual C.
• Experience developing test automation, data analysis, and applications using Python and C#.
• Working knowledge of MySQL database design, query development, and data management.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and maintain test software and hardware systems.
• Support ICT and EOLT system implementation and upgrades.
• Develop automation scripts, test applications, and data analysis tools using Python and C# to improve efficiency.
• Design, maintain, and support MySQL databases for test data storage and reporting.
• Perform root cause analysis of test failures and implement corrective actions.
• Read schematics and debug PCBs to the component level.
• Lead small-scale improvement projects and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Maintain and repair test fixtures and equipment to ensure uptime and accuracy.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and system performance.

Skills

Python

C#

MySQL

LabVIEW

PCB troubleshooting

Windows & Linux

Office apps

Communication

Education

BSEE

Tools

LabVIEW

CVI

Visual C++

Job description

Description

Reports To Assistant Manager of Test Engineering

Location: Huntsville, AL

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Test Engineer II serves as a key contributor within the Test Engineering Team at the Huntsville Factory. This role is responsible for supporting, developing, and enhancing test software, hardware, and automation infrastructure, including the use of Python, C#, and MySQL-based solutions to improve test automation, data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and system performance. The Test Engineer II independently executes mid-level engineering projects while mentoring junior engineers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop, improve, and maintain test software and hardware systems.
2. Support ICT and EOLT system implementation and upgrades
3. Develop and maintain automation scripts, test applications, and data analysis tools using Python and C# to improve test efficiency, data collection, reporting, and process control.
4. Design, maintain, and support MySQL databases used for test data storage, retrieval, analysis, and reporting.
5. Perform in-depth root cause analysis of test failures and implement corrective actions.
6. Read and interpret electrical schematics and debug PCBs to the component level.
7. Lead small-scale improvement projects and collaborate cross-functionally
8. Maintain and repair test fixtures and equipment to ensure uptime and accuracy.
9. Contribute ideas to improve processes and system performance.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. BSEE or related field of study required.
2. 3-6 years of hands-on experience with ICT/EOLT and PCB-level troubleshooting.
3. Intermediate proficiency in C/C++, C#, Python, LabVIEW, CVI, or Visual C.
4. Experience developing test automation, data analysis, and manufacturing support applications using Python and C#
5. Working knowledge of MySQL database design, query development, and data management.
6. Familiarity with both Windows and Linux operating systems.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

1. Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
2. Effective communicator and proactive team player.
3. Solid multitasking and time management skills.
4. Competency in soldering and rework of through-hole and SMD components.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

The noise level in the work environment is generally quite.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

1. Sedentary physical activity requiring reaching, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing.
2. Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
3. 80% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer.
4. Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).
5. Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise, apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions, deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.