OPR 4108 Test Engineer

OPR 4108 Test Engineer

OPR 4108 Test Engineer
Location: Rockford, IL
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: 630
Description:

Position Purpose
The Test Engineer 1 (level 1) reports to Technical Leadership and whose focus is performing routine functions which require the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of test engineering tasks. This position requires a moderate to high level of supervision; most work is still reviewed by a more senior engineer.
Duties:

Essential Functions

* Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments.
* Recognizes problems that are beyond capabilities and is learning from the experts in the area.
* Performs routine functions that require application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.
* Designs, supports, and tests low complexity test systems and equipment. Ensures designs meet testability and reliability criteria.
* Learns the steps involved to incorporate process improvements.
* Produces proposals estimates or quotes for low complexity test deliverables.
* Establish processes around instrumentation designs and control of test cell modifications.

Other Functions

* May provide repair and maintenance of test systems.
* May fabricate test systems as required.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
* Basic design and implementation of low complex boards, circuits and systems.
* Read and create schematics.
* Review test plans for instrumentation accuracy and capability.
* Maintain consistency facility-wide in test cell control systems and interface.
* Spearhead new instrumentation applications and enhance capability.
* Design, support, and troubleshooting of instrumentation cabling and data acquisition system modifications.
COMPUTER ENGINEER SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
* Develops, tests and supports low complexity software applications with predefined design.
* Familiarity with software development and analysis tools including editors, compilers, linkers, debuggers, code analyzers, version control systems, software testing tools etc.
* Unit testing, debugging, software/hardware integration with oversight.
* Compiles and writes documentation of program development and subsequent revisions.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
* May perform CAD design or drafting tasks on test system development projects.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

* Basic engineering knowledge; basic understanding of component function and testing. Learning manufacturing processes, drawings, and standards.
* Effective written/verbal communication skills, basic presentation skills; learning technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.).
* Basic problem solving & troubleshooting skills and analytical calculation skills.
* Knowledge of or is learning accuracy analyses, instrumentation calibration theory and tolerance stack-ups.
* Competent in the use of PCs and associated software.
* Effective time management.
* Teamwork abilities.
* Solid knowledge of physical systems and the physics thereof.
* Limited exposure to analytic, modeling, and/or design software/tools as appropriate.
* Basic knowledge of appropriate internal information management system (ie. ERP, MRP, PLC and Document Storage system, etc) applications.
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* Knowledge of common instrumentation signals and signal integrity
* Ability to learn and gain expert knowledge in PAC programming and ladder logic
* Basic understanding of variable speed drive control theory and application.
Qualifications:

Education/Formal Training

* Bachelor's degree in Technical/Science or International equivalent required.

Experience

* No professional experience required. Internship in related industry desired.
* Experience in instrumentation and/or programmable logic control systems will be recognized during consideration for this position.