Trust Automation, Inc.→
Test Engineer Hardware 1-2 at Trust… · San Luis…
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeSan Luis Obispo$95k–$120k/yr
Skills
hardware designsolidworksaltiumelectronicsdigital circuitsanalog circuitstesting equipmentoscilloscopedigital voltmeterfunction generatorlogic analyzerelectrical schematics readingmechanical drawings readingpcb component troubleshootingelectrical system troubleshootingmicrocontroller architecturesdsp architecturescommunication protocolsspii2cmodbususbcanrs232rs422rs485ethernetethercatdata acquisition systemsagile development processesmechatronicsembedded systemsprofessional written
Job Description
Summary: Trust Automation has over 35 years of experience in custom motors and systems. The Test Engineer Hardware is responsible for the hardware design and development of test solutions, focusing on motion control applications and supporting the transition of products from Engineering into Manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
- Design and development of test fixtures and tools for product acceptance testing, focusing on test-automation
- Develop and maintain automated tests, fixtures, and test procedures
- Requirement derivation, tracking and verification for test solutions
- Integration and test of test fixtures, completing validation of test hardware prior to release for use in manufacturing
- Support of test activities prior to full-rate production, as needed
- Providing sustaining engineering support for released products through design of specified changes and new features for existing hardware
- May work under technical supervision and/or pre-established guidelines to develop skills and perform project tasks
- Developing test plans, methods, procedures and documentation for design verification testing (DVT)
- Support of DVT and qualification testing, as needed
- Participate in Trust Automation’s design and development processes, including design reviews
- Assist Program Managers and Trust VPs with project/program planning, including specification of system application solutions, task prioritization, and risk mitigation
- Contribute to project/program success by meeting deliverables on schedule and within budget
Required Qualifications:
- BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
- Hardware design experience, using tools like SolidWorks and/or Altium
- Basic electronics knowledge, familiarity with digital and analog circuits
- Testing equipment experience (oscilloscope, DVM, function generator, logic analyzer, etc…)
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Practical experience in PCB level component troubleshooting
- Practical experience in electrical system level troubleshooting
- Thrives in an innovative, multidisciplinary design team environment
- Professional written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and work effectively with teammates and management
- This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver's License and clean driving record
- May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually
- Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items
- Seeing to read a variety of materials
- Sitting or standing for extended period of time
- Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move
- Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with microcontroller and DSP architectures
- Familiarity with communication interfaces/protocols: SPI, I2C, Modbus, USB, CAN, RS232/RS422/RS485, Ethernet, EtherCAT
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems
- Familiarity with agile development processes
- Familiarity with mechatronics and embedded system
Required Skills: Hardware design, SolidWorks, Altium, Electronics, Digital circuits, Analog circuits, Testing equipment, Oscilloscope, Digital voltmeter, Function generator, Logic analyzer, Electrical schematics reading, Mechanical drawings reading, PCB component troubleshooting, Electrical system troubleshooting, Microcontroller architectures, DSP architectures, Communication protocols, SPI, I2C, Modbus, USB, CAN, RS232, RS422, RS485, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Data acquisition systems, Agile development processes, Mechatronics, Embedded systems, Professional written