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Creation Technologies

Senior Test Engineer

Creation Technologies, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Senior Test Engineer (STE) works closely with Creation's Customer Focused Team and is responsible for the commissioning, validation, sustaining and support of customer supplied, and Creation designed test systems. The STE will ensure that exceptional test procedures and test system documentation are available to allow smooth production flow. As the STE, you will use your strong grounding in Design for Test (DFT) and manufacturing philosophy, to define the test process, methods, improvements, equipment, and tools necessary to result in high production yields. Our customers will see you as an extension to their test engineering team, as you propose DFT recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce cost and improve quality. You will work in collaboration with the production team to troubleshoot, and support root cause analysis of test failures related to supplier quality, SMT or final assembly. The STE will ensure that test related engineering changes are properly implemented. This position directly reports to the Engineering / Test Engineering Leader and supports the Customer Focused Teams.

Duties / Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor Junior Test Engineers & Technicians

Work with Customer Test Teams to establish optimum production test strategies

Understand and implement DFT philosophy

Collaborate with fixture developers and suppliers, and coordinate procurement of test equipment

Communicate with customers, suppliers, and technical support teams to resolve test issues

Troubleshoot and debug test system hardware and software

Maintain, upgrade, and repair test systems and fixtures

Develop and revision-control test system documentation

Commission and validate test systems for functionality, performance, and test coverage

Provide technical guidance, training, and support for production test teams

Support continuous improvement of manufacturing test systems already in production

Participate in Quality Assurance meetings and investigate test-related issues

Participate in team meetings, providing feedback & reports as required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 10 years experience in a manufacturing test environment

Advanced knowledge of digital and analog circuitry, electronic components, and PCB design

Solid understanding of DFT principles and test strategy development methods

Required Skills

Expert in the use of test and measurement instrumentation, including analog, digital & RF

Expert in the use of standard test equipment such as Oscilloscopes & Function Generators

Working knowledge of In‑circuit Test, Boundary Scan and Flying Probe

Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Proficient in the use of FMEA methods

Debug of test systems using design of experiments, tools, and failure analysis methodologies

Strong technical documentation abilities

Able to understand and create electrical schematic diagrams

Able to gather technical data, compile information, and provide recommendations

Demonstrate initiative, independent judgment and creativity

Excellent communicator in both spoken and written English

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Expert ability to sort, filter, and analyze data in Excel

Excellent at presenting to and meeting customers in person

Able to manage and prioritize several projects at once

Basic soldering and wiring skills

Beneficial Skills

Proven experience developing automated test systems preferably in a manufacturing test environment

Extensive knowledge of test and measurement instrumentation including test automation and PC based I/O and data acquisition hardware

Experience using PXI or LXI instrumentation

Use of advanced RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers & Power Meters

Design and develop test fixtures and associated test software

Ability to develop test software in NI LabVIEW/TestStand or Visual Studio (C++, C#, VB)

Experience using Aster TestWay

Design experience using In‑circuit Test, Boundary Scan or Flying Probe

Ability to design PCB schematics and PCB layout using CAD software

Aptitude for mechanical and electro‑mechanical concepts

Project Management experience

Working Environment Physical Demands: As expected within a typical office type environment but may on occasion spend an extended amount of time standing or walking in a production environment. Must have enough strength to safely manoeuvre around equipment or materials, and lift 25 lbs without injury. Visual requirements: close vision (clear at 20 inches or less), colour vision, depth perception.

Mental Demands: Emotionally capable of professionally handling high‑pressure situations in a fast‑paced, highly demanding industry.

Working Conditions: Equal mix of office and production environment. Required safety clothing and gear when working in safety sensitive environments.

Equal Opportunity Creation is an equal opportunity employer. If you may require accommodation in completing the application process, please indicate so in your application or call 1.800.736.1271. Those requiring postings in an alternative format may phone or email requests to the contact listed in the job posting. If you are contacted regarding the position, please advise the member of our recruiting team of any accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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