Job Description

Test Engineer

Test Engineer

Stratford, CT HQ

 

SUMMARY:

The Test Engineer role at Kitchen Brains provides engineering support and guidance to the day-today operations of the manufacturing operations floor.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE ROLE:

• Works closely with Engineering department concerning product design to ensure efficient test methods.
• Designs the manufacturing test process for new parts or products.
• Interfaces with test equipment suppliers on test equipment selection, issues and maintenance.
• Reviews and signs off on all ECR’s and generate ECR’s as required.
• Maintains & programs the LabVIEW/TestStand, In-Circuit Test stations.
• Configure and set up computer software at a systems level.
• Troubleshoots PCB’s to the component level.
• Designs, builds, sets up and operates automatic and manual test equipment including in circuit test, functional tests, and bench tests.
• Pre-qualify alternate components.
• Does root cause analysis on in house and field product.
• Generates and maintains CAR & SCAR database.
• Writes, maintains and trains operators on procedures.
• Performs preventative maintenance on production test equipment as required.
• Track and report on test first pass yield metrics.
• Supports the execution of Lean events / Continuous Improvement.
• Support production as needed (first article inspection, special builds, etc…).

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• S.E.E. or equivalent work experience and a minimum of seven years of experience in related field.
• Conversant with configuring computers for communications protocol.
• Able to interpret PCB schematics, bill of materials, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, process sheets and test procedures.
• Competent in troubleshooting electronic circuits containing simple microprocessor designs, power supplies, AC and DC circuits down to the component level.
• Good soldering and de-solder skills for both thru hole and surface mount components.
• Hands on ability for light mechanical assembly.
• Familiar with the use of oscilloscopes, frequency counter, digital voltmeter, flash programming tools.
• Familiar with IPC specifications and/or IPC certification is a plus.
• Fluent in LabVIEW/Test Stand and In Circuit Testing
• Able to modify existing and write new test programs for the LabVIEW/TestStand and In-Circuit test equipment.
• MS Suite especially Excel
• Exceptional reasoning & technical problem solving skills.
• Must be extremely detail oriented and well organized.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written required.
• Able to work independently.
• Be able to multitask well working on several projects and/or tasks in parallel.

 

 

 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer