Automation Test Engineer II

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly.

About the role

This position focuses on sustaining engineering—ensuring the ongoing reliability, performance, and compliance of existing products—and development, contributing to the design and integration of new electronic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Design team to create Test Specifications and execute test plans for electronic systems and subsystems; work with tester suppliers to build testers/test fixtures.
• Analyze test data, support root cause analysis, and maintain continuous documentation, recommending corrective actions to the electronics engineering team.
• Maintain accurate and complete engineering documentation, BOM/BOM updates, test reports, and change records; support the creation of formal documentation for internal and external use.
• Facilitate the ECO process and cut-off implementation.
• Monitor production performance and suggest design or process improvements; stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to support innovation and product reliability.
• Communicate effectively with other engineering departments: Design, Hardware, Software, Manufacturing, and Project Management; proactively seek out information and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve design or production challenges.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design, manufacturing, and component issues in products already in volume production at CMs (Contract Manufacturing); conduct NMR/RMA testing and analysis.
• Support part/component qualification with the Design Team and documentation of new components in collaboration with other engineers.
• Support prototype development through internal processes and coordinate with contract manufacturers.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules; maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required; communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Participate in research activities by gathering technical data, performing simple experiments, and documenting results under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support technology evaluations and prototype testing to build foundational knowledge of electronics design and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to the development of new electronic products by assisting in schematic design, PCB layout support, and prototype assembly; collaborate with senior engineers to refine designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in Test Engineering and Test Fixture Build.
• Understanding of various manufacturing technologies and methods, preferably within the PCBA &/or Semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to communicate across organizational levels related to supply-chain, production, and electronics concepts.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect; ability to foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation); ability to partner with and communicate with customers, both technical and non-technical.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
• Strong organizational planning and ability to coordinate internal and external resources while juggling key demands.
• Sound business sense and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed actions, solve complex problems, and drive learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Power BI) or similar systems, including strong data analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing processes (ICT-In Circuit Test, FT-Functional Test).
• Experience with Document Control Software Tools (3Dx, Agile, etc.).
• Experience with Program Management Tools (JIRA, Confluence).

Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Monday-Friday), hybrid: Alameda, CA office and CM sites.

Pay

The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $95,736 - $126,856.56. Individual pay within this range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Benefits

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (e.g., Adoption and Fertility support).
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time, and Military Leave.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).