Senior Test System Design Engineer - Maple Grove, United States - Omtech llc

Description

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE ALL THE REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW :

Must Haves:

1. Application software development skills in Microsoft Visual Studio (VB.NET/C#). C/C++ experience a plus
2. NI LabVIEW/Test Stand program development skills a plus
3. Can easily travel to Maple Grove, MN on weekdays

Primary Objective of Position:

• Provide end to end development of electrical and/or software solutions for custom functional test systems including, writing requirements; test system development and integration; acceptance testing and technical support.

Major Areas of Accountability for Senior Test System Design Engineer:

• Develop test system requirements
• Design electrical/software solutions that satisfy test system requirements
• Lead or participate in design review meetings
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure effective overall system design
• Provide technical leadership on projects involving multiple engineers, including leading the overall design approach partitioning work among the team, and sequencing detailed design activities to support the overall project schedule
• Support the sales process by providing technical expertise in customer proposals
• Collaborate with customers as needed to accomplish customer goals

Education and Experience for Senior Test System Design Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a test engineering environment
• 8 years of related engineering experience
• Automated functional test development experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Senior Test System Design Engineer:

• Ability to select test hardware based on a test specification
• Advanced test software design skills in one or more of the following:
  1. Application software development skills in Microsoft Visual Studio (VB.NET/C#). C/C++ experience a plus
  2. NI LabVIEW/Test Stand program development skills a plus
• Analyze existing test solution (electrical/software) and understand the design for maintenance or updating/upgrading
• Ability to design complex hardware and software solutions
• Solid analytical skills; able to resolve technical problems with innovative solutions
• Proven ability to manage working on multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
• This position may require working additional hours during periods of peak demand
• Maintains confidentiality and security of intellectual property (ITAR, Prototype)
• Mentor technicians and engineers
• Participate in company initiatives such as: ISO processes, continuous improvement projects, Kaizen meetings.
• Knowledge of Visio and Altium PCB designer a plus

Physical Requirements (these physical requirements must be performed with or without accommodation):

• Majority of time is spent in usual office working conditions
• Being present at work and maintain a full-time schedule within the core hours of business operations
• Ability to sit for extended lengths of time is required; bend, reach, stoop, and twist as required
• Use of an office computer for completing work
• Limited exposure to a manufacturing area which may entail exposure to dirt, dust, and other attributes common to this environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Minimal travel may be required (less than 5%).