Sr Test Engineer

The Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a Sr Test Engineer to work onsite in our Andover, MA location.

The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for evaluation, development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of manufacturing test systems/tools/equipment, including design documentation. Key responsibilities also include developing test strategies and technologies, and interfacing with diverse groups within Draeger and with external suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, develop, implement, maintain and improve manufacturing test systems, tools, & equipment, including custom test hardware and software, and all related design documentation.
• Create and maintain test equipment design documentation and test / calibration / preventive maintenance instructions; conduct related technical training for Production personnel.
• Write and execute verification & validation protocols for test equipment per FDA requirements.
• Support the introduction of new products concerning test concepts and test development; work within project teams to define test equipment development project plans and deliverables & estimate work effort.
• Participate in detailed design reviews and code inspections in accordance with SOPs.
• Perform investigations of test failures and during special projects, including low-yield analysis; implement solutions for improving test solutions.
• Support development of new work processes, automated tools and test capabilities in manufacturing for improving quality & efficiency.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities; develop and implement solutions.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of working experience in product and/or manufacturing test development as an individual contributor, required
• Experience in coordinating with external test system development partners, preferred
• Experience in the Medical Device or other regulated industry, and working knowledge of FDA QSR, and related regulations, preferred
• Minimum 3 Years of National Instruments LabView& TestStand 2010+ experience, required
• Solid programming experience/background in C / C++ / Visual Basic, desired
• Proven background in automated test system development, desired
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment such as spectrum\network analyzers, signal generators, power\supplies meters and oscilloscopes
• Strong working knowledge of test instrumentation calibration, verification and validation methods, SPC, process capability and FMEA, desired
• Exposure to and understanding of LEAN manufacturing practices desired, including test system design for reduced cycle times
• Proficiency with statistical software preferred
• MS Office Suite proficiency required, MS Access, SQL & MS Project preferred

Hardware Skills

• Strong background in AC/DC custom electronics design for interface & breakout PCBAs
• Design for small signal integrity
• Strong understanding of relay drivers
• Understanding of 802.11 and wireless protocols
• Understanding of serial communications and ability to script for automation
• Strong understanding of TCP/UDP protocols; demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and understand network traffic
• Demonstrated hardware/software troubleshooting and debug skills

LabView Skills

• Strong understanding of state machine VIs, multi-threading tasks.
• Ability to create LabView routines to communicate with off-the-shelf equipment and integrate within custom test systems
• Design clean easy to maintain routines and user interfaces
• Robust design of VIs with error-checking and timeouts

The targeted pay range for this position is typically between $106,000 - $127,000. We note that the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. This position is eligible for the following additional compensation: annual bonus.