Contract Hardware Test Engineer

The Role, At a Glance Biamp Systems is seeking an experienced Hardware Test Engineer III for a contract-to-hire role. Responsibilities include designing production tests, developing test fixtures, and working with flying probe technology to ensure quality and performance in digital signal processing products. Ideal candidates will be proactive and motivated, with strong expertise in hardware testing in a production environment. How You'll Contribute 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 plansDevelop and debug tests on a flying probe test platformDesign 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 fixturesConfigure Windows-based test platforms and PC hardwareMaintain current test fixtures and software. Seek out and implement more efficient and innovative testing strategies that reduce test time while improving test coverage for the range of current Biamp productsServe as the first-responder to test technicians’ questions, suggestions, and problemsSuggest product changes to Design Engineering to improve product quality, and testabilityMentor junior Test Engineers You'll Also Support With Analyzing systems and writing PCBA and end of the line system test plansAnalyzing and resolving hardware test issuesProviding training to factory workers on testing and debugging productsPreparing and submitting progress reportsOther duties as assigned by your Supervisor A Successful Candidate Should Have Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (prefer Electrical and Computer Science Engineering)Experience designing and debugging tests on a flying probe test platform a must5 Plus Years of experience in a Test engineering position role, ideally with a strong background in designing and implementing production tests for advanced electronicsUnderstanding of audio quality signal test methods a mustStrong hardware background with the ability to read schematics and understand circuit operationUnderstanding of audio network protocols like AVB and Dante a plusUnderstanding and experience with JTAG boundary-scan testingKnowledge of communication protocols including serial, I2C, SPI, EthernetExperience with programming or scripting languages like: C#, LabView, C++, .NET, and PythonExperience programming applications for test automation on a Windows platformExperience with mixed signal circuit design and testPossesses excellent verbal and written skills in EnglishDemonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and can work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and diffuse challenging situations using acceptable and appropriate methodsAble to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environment while maintaining strong attention to detailAbility to work independently and in a team environment Work Environment Ability to lift 10 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. periodicallyStand or sit for long periodsPerform tasks (that may be repetitive) that require reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, walking, stooping and/or bendingWork in an environment that generates OSHA permissible machine noise levelsUse tools that require fine hand skillsVisually, observe and differentiate small moving partsAbility to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required in designated areas Who is Biamp? We make the world’s most extraordinary audio and video solutions. For over 50 years, Biamp has created and innovated professional audiovisual solutions that enable great communication. From the smallest of rooms to the largest of venues, we empower true human connection in every space. As we grow to meet our customers’ needs and evolve to address the challenges of tomorrow, one guiding principle remains the same: Biamp connects people through extraordinary audiovisual experiences. About Our Company At Biamp, we believe the employment relationship should be reciprocal. We want you to love your job, and we want your expertise and knowledge to help drive our business forward. We champion 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. We look for people who desire the best from themselves and encourage the same from their coworkers. Our commitment to one another and to the common goal is the most consistent reliable path to recurring success for all of us.