Test Engineer - Production Systems

About the role

Banner Engineering is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical performance and stability of existing automated test stations (ATE) within production environments.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and system-level issues impacting test station uptime, yield, and throughput.
• Lead root cause analysis for test failures, false failures, and intermittent issues; implement corrective actions to eliminate recurrence.
• Improve test station reliability, efficiency, and data integrity through targeted updates to test software, hardware, and processes.
• Reduce uncertainty in test results by evaluating measurement systems, tightening limits where appropriate, and improving test robustness.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to prioritize and resolve line-down and yield-impacting issues.
• Maintain and enhance existing test programs, fixtures, and documentation to support long-term sustainability.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cycle time reduction, cost savings, and defect prevention within production test systems.
• Support introduction of product or process changes into existing test stations, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to Technicians and production personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and drive standardization across test platforms and production sites.
• Support production facilities as needed, including onsite and remote issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
• 2+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with manufacturing test processes for electronic or safety critical products.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, digital/analog signals, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and test documentation.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Experience developing software applications using environments such as TestStand, LabVIEW, C++, Visual Basic, or C#.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proven ability to understand electronics and mechanical design.
• Prioritizing and resolving complex issues.
• Understanding of programming concepts and technologies.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Pay

Base Pay Range: $74,470 - $142,068

Schedule

This role will be located at our Plant location in Brooklyn Park, MN. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working individually and collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
• 2+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with manufacturing test processes for electronic or safety critical products.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, digital/analog signals, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and test documentation.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Experience developing software applications using environments such as TestStand, LabVIEW, C++, Visual Basic, or C#.

Physical Demands

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continuous movement, walking, or standing.
• Exposure to a computer screen for extended periods.
• May require repetitive motions such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Communicate with others frequently.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment.

Working Environment

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled.
• Exposure to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, and temperature changes in production areas.
• PPE may be required in specific areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection).
• Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing, or related industrial locations.
• Moderate noise levels with the occasional loud noise within the work environment.