Contract Hardware Test Engineer

At a Glance

Biamp Systems is seeking an experienced Hardware Test Engineer III for a contract-to-hire role.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement tests for new products in collaboration with design engineers and manufacturing.
• Major items may include:
• Develop PCBA and end of line test plans
• Develop and debug tests on a flying probe test platform
• Design and implement test automation software to control Biamp products and standard and custom test instruments (Audio Precision Analyzers and custom-built electronic fixtures)
• Design mechanical and electrical test fixtures
• Configure Windows-based test platforms and PC hardware
• Maintain current test fixtures and software
• Serve as the first-responder to test technicians’ questions, suggestions, and problems
• Suggest product changes to Design Engineering to improve product quality, and testability
• Mentor junior Test Engineers
• Analyze systems and write PCBA and end of the line system test plans
• Analyze and resolve hardware test issues
• Provide training to factory workers on testing and debugging products
• Prepare and submit progress reports

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (prefer Electrical and Computer Science Engineering)
• 5+ Years of experience in a Test engineering position role, ideally with a strong background in designing and implementing production tests for advanced electronics
• Understanding of audio quality signal test methods a must
• Strong hardware background with the ability to read schematics and understand circuit operation
• Understanding of audio network protocols like AVB and Dante a plus
• Understanding and experience with JTAG boundary-scan testing
• Knowledge of communication protocols including serial, I2C, SPI, Ethernet
• Experience with programming or scripting languages like: C#, LabView, C++, .NET, and Python
• Experience programming applications for test automation on a Windows platform
• Experience with mixed signal circuit design and test

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written skills in English
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and can work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and diffuse challenging situations using acceptable and appropriate methods
• Able to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and in a team environment

Skills

• Understanding of audio network protocols like AVB and Dante
• Experience with programming or scripting languages like: C#, LabView, C++, .NET, and Python
• Experience with mixed signal circuit design and test

Benefits

Biamp provides a supportive and dynamic environment filled with passionate people who choose continuous improvement over perfection. We insist on clear, explicit decision making, believe in taking calculated risks, and celebrate tough decisions even when they don’t succeed.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Contract-to-hire role.