Sr Test Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior 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, and equipment, including design documentation. Key responsibilities include developing test strategies and technologies and interfacing with diverse groups within Dräger and with external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, implement, maintain, and improve manufacturing test systems, tools, and equipment, including custom test hardware and software, and all related design documentation.
• Create and maintain test equipment design documentation and test, calibration, and preventive maintenance instructions; conduct related technical training for Production personnel.
• Write and execute verification and 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 and 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 and efficiency.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities; develop and implement solutions.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

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 and 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 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, and MS Project preferred.

Hardware Skills

• Strong background in AC/DC custom electronics design for interface and breakout PCBs.
• 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.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this position is typically between $106,000 - $127,000. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, plus holidays and parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program.
• Select locations also offer free parking, an on-site gym, cafeteria, and game room.