Hardware Test Engineer

JOB TITLE: Hardware Test Engineer

LOCATION: Winona, MN - 100% onsite

DURATION: 1 year contract potential to extend

CLIENT SPECIFICS

• Day to day:
• They are looking for someone with an electrical engineering background that develops automated test systems that are used on the electronic manufacturing assembly environment
• There are several types of automated test systems using both Windows C# .NET as well as LabVIEW
• Would be focusing on hardware side - creating schematics (ORCAD and Solidworks)
• Connecting to the test systems
• They would work on a test station and working with the NI (pixie system) will plug in the modules which have different systems
• Will write the code that goes into the customizable fixture
• Somebody to come in to help create schematics for the bases - order the parts and start assembling the base
• Designing the hardware and build and test out
• Validation test plans and help executing the test plans
• Hardware engineers that are designing tests on the manufacturing floor
• Must Haves:
  
  

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Similar

• 3-5 years of experience - they do not have time to train
• Hardware/electronic design (will be dealing with sensors)
• System schematic experience (ORCAD, SolidWorks, autocad, etc)
• Understand communication protocols (Modbus, tcp, ethernet, RS232, etc)
• Plus Haves:
• Software experience - C# or LabVIEW (LabVIEW would be preference)
• High voltage experience (120v)
  
  

Tops 3 Skills

Must have one of the following

• Design of LabVIEW test systems
• Or
• C# Windows design for Manufacturing Test

Must have worked on manufacturing systems

Formal Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Hardware Test Engineer with a strong background in developing automated test systems for electronic manufacturing assembly environments. The ideal candidate will be a hardware-oriented professional with a solid grasp of electronics and some proficiency in software development, particularly in C# and LabVIEW.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated test systems using Windows C# .NET and LabVIEW.
• Focus on the hardware aspect of test systems, including creating schematics with ORCAD and Solidworks.
• Connect and integrate various components into the test systems.
• Work on test stations, utilizing the NI (pixie system) to incorporate modules for different systems.
• Write and adapt code for customizable fixtures.
• Assist in creating schematics for test system bases, ordering parts, and assembling the base.
• Design, build, and test hardware components.
• Develop validation test plans and assist in their execution.
• Design tests for hardware engineers on the manufacturing floor.
  
  

Qualifications:

Must-Haves

• 3-5 years of experience in a related field; candidates must be able to hit the ground running as there is no time for training.
• Proficiency in hardware/electronic design, particularly with sensors.
• Experience with system schematics (ORCAD, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Understanding of communication protocols (Modbus, TCP, Ethernet, RS232, etc.).
  
  

Plus Haves:

• Software development experience in C# or LabVIEW (LabVIEW preferred).
• Experience with high voltage systems (120v).
  
  

This role is ideal for a candidate who is eager to apply their electrical engineering expertise to enhance our manufacturing processes and contribute to the efficiency and quality of our production environment. If you are a hands-on engineer with a passion for hardware design and a knack for problem-solving, we encourage you to apply.