Manufacturing Test Engineer
24 days ago
Skaneateles
Job Description Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Position Overview We’re seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Test Engineer to design, build, validate, and maintain Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and production test tools for medical devices and sub‑assemblies. You’ll partner closely with R& D and Manufacturing to translate requirements into robust hardware/software test solutions, drive continuous improvement on the production floor, and ensure comprehensive documentation, verification, and validation of test systems. Key Responsibilities • Design & Development of ATE: Define ATE architecture (hardware & software), design fixtures/tooling, and develop production test solutions for medical devices and assemblies., • Software Development: Program test applications and PLCs using C#, LabVIEW, TestStand, and related languages; implement good software architecture and OO design patterns., • Project Planning: Build and communicate project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource needs; report status and risks., • Cross‑Functional Collaboration:, • Work with R& D to convert product requirements into test requirements., • Partner with Manufacturing/Operations during deployment to validate robustness and throughput; lead iterative improvements., • Validation & Quality: Create requirements, design documentation, perform code reviews, unit tests, software/system validation, and sustain clear DHF/technical records., • Troubleshooting: Diagnose issues (hardware, software, instrumentation, PLC, network, data) and drive root‑cause corrective actions., • Sustaining & CI: Monitor field/line feedback, enhance reliability of test equipment, and standardize best practices across lines., • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics (or closely related field)., • 5+ years in an engineering role, preferably with PC‑based measurement automation and manufacturing test., • Proficiency with test & measurement instrumentation: oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, signal generators; DAQ and digital I/O., • Experience with communications buses/protocols: UART/Serial, GPIB, USB, Ethernet/TCP., • Strong software architecture/design skills and object‑oriented development., • Programming: C#, Visual Basic, .NET, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps / TFS., • National Instruments: LabVIEW & TestStand (development and deployment)., • Preferred/Plus: C++, embedded development; PLC programming; SQL scripting/communication; Windows OS configuration for test systems., • Production‑ready ATE solutions delivered on schedule with clear requirements, documentation, and validation evidence., • Measurable improvements in cycle time, FPY, uptime, and test coverage for targeted products/lines., • Robust collaboration with R& D and Operations; effective change management and version control across software and hardware artifacts.