Test Engineer - 2nd shift

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

About the role

Reporting to the Test Engineering manager, the Test Engineer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems, software, and/or equipment. Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Directs and/or coordinates electronic engineering and/or technical personnel in fabrication and design of testing and test control apparatus and equipment, or software and systems testing.
• Directs and coordinates electronic engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test and record test data.
• Interfaces and confers with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, data interpretation, or coding issues.
• Evaluates and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by electronic or software engineering and management personnel.
• Develops or uses computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems or software.
• Trains and instructs floor support, test technicians, and test operators on test hardware and/or software, as well as problem-solving techniques.
• Resolves test yield problems by performing evaluation of root causes, developing and coordinating corrective action measures, and monitoring improvements.
• Performs and supports equipment verification and integration in production.
• Creates and maintains process documentation.
• Actively searches for new technologies or procedures in the test sector.
• Defines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.

Functional

• Develops and/or modifies test programs using various languages (e.g., Python, LabView, Perl).
• Develops and/or supports diagnostic tests at the card edge level.
• Supports functional test hardware, computer platforms, and interfaces.
• Develops test plans and procedures.
• Coordinates third-party development of functional test development, enhancements, and test fixtures.
• Develops quotations for functional test hardware and software.

Systems & Software

• Evaluates and interprets software or system-level diagnostic failures (software and hardware).
• Develops and/or modifies software or system-level plans and tests.
• Develops and/or supports quality comprehensive test programs.
• Develops quotes for test development and enhancements.
• Performs testability evaluation (DFT).

Requirements

• Typically requires 4 years of experience in test engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related area.
• Demonstrates advanced functional and technical skills and basic process skills.
• Demonstrates advanced/thorough knowledge of the function and Flex business.
• Typically requires skill in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and overview of the entire test process and the ability to train others.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate with managers and employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Impact & Decision Making

• Impacts the near-term (quarterly/semi-annual) operational success of the function.
• Enhances and provides input to functional processes or technologies.
• Assists in achieving section/sub-function objectives for a functional area.
• Demonstrates capability in leading a major initiative that may impact multiple sites/customers.
• Exercises independent judgment within generally defined procedures and policies for selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Provides input for team decisions. Decisions may affect sections/sub-functions.
• Normally receives no instruction.
• Identifies skills needed within the team and works with the team to achieve them.
• Demonstrates Flex values.

Schedule

3:00pm - 11:00pm