Test Engineer (PCBA) Consultant

Hitachi Rail Limited; Batesburg-Leesville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Test Engineer Consultant to join on-site in Batesburg-Leesville, SC, for a 6–12 month contract. The role encompasses executing manufacturing action plans, data-system validation, and collaboration with R&D to resolve issues.

Experience with NI LabVIEW and TestStand, along with MS 365, is required. Strong problem-solving and electronics knowledge are essential for supporting test processes and continuous improvements across production lines.

Qualifications

• Experience with NI LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications – Word, Excel, Teams, etc.
• Basic understanding of software writing and editing.
• Problem anticipation and solving techniques, strong at troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electronics and analyzing electrical schematics.
• Mechanically oriented, able to use common tools for disassembly & reassembly of various pieces of test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of actions per the manufacturing action plan (audit, failure analysis, improvement plan).
• Coordinate with internal and external test/IT resources to ensure test software and data systems operate correctly with data maintenance.
• Communicate issues to R&D and submit forms/markups for documentation updates.
• Support analysis and continuous improvement of production test yield and identify root causes.
• Support technology transfers of test processes across the global supply chain.
• Assist definition of test requirements, and test process creation for new products as part of new product introduction team.
• Ensure implementation of new test process and tools per action plans.

Skills

LabVIEW

TestStand

MS 365

Troubleshooting

Electronics

Mechanical

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Test Engineer Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.

This will be a 6 month - 1 year long contract.

This is a 100% on-site role based in Batesburg, SC. No remote work is possible.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure the implementation of assigned actions as per the manufacturing action plan (i.e., audit, failure analysis, improvement plan, etc.)
• Work with internal and external test and IT resources to ensure test software and data systems (based on SQL database server) are operating correctly with data maintenance as required.
• Communicate issues to R&D department for assigned activities and submit forms and markups for documentation updates.
• Support analysis and continuous improvement of production test yield, working to identify root cause and propose solutions.
• Support technology transfers of test processes across the global supply chain.
• Support definition of test requirements, and test process creation for new products as part of new product introduction team.
• Ensure the implementation of new test process and tools as per assigned action plans.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience with NI LabVIEW and Test Stand
• Proficient with Microsoft 360 applications – Word, Excel, Teams, etc.
• Basic understanding software writing and editing experience/skills.
• Problem anticipation and solving techniques, strong at troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electronics and analyzing electrical schematics.
• Mechanically oriented, able to use common tools for disassembly & reassembly of various pieces of test equipment.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within with a manufacturing environment (e.g., printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly, electromechanical assembly, casting, forging, machining, tooling, and fixture design)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Windows based pc hardware and software (98, XP, 7, 10)
• Networking setup and troubleshooting

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, electrical, computer science, software, or other appropriate Engineering science disciples with preference for electrical engineering