Thermal Switch Test Engineer in , us

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Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline. 3+ years of experience in test engineering, manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, or production support. Experience troubleshooting automated test systems, fixtures, and production equipment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of manufacturing process improvement methodologies. Programming or scripting experience using such as Visual Basic, LabWindows/CVI, or similar tools. Experience with data analysis and performance metric reporting. Ability to work effectively with production personnel and cross-functional teams.
Nice to Have Skills & ExperienceExperience supporting high-volume or repetitive manufacturing environments. Experience with automated test equipment (ATE). Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement methodologies. Familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP systems, or production reporting tools. Experience implementing automation or modernization projects that resulted in measurable throughput gains.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Production Test Support

Maintain and support production test equipment used in thermal switch manufacturing.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, instrumentation, and fixture issues impacting production output.
Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and test technicians.
Investigate test failures and implement corrective actions to improve first-pass yield.
Develop and maintain production test procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.

Process Improvement & Throughput Enhancement

Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks affecting test throughput.
Analyze production metrics and test cycle times to drive efficiency improvements.
Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Reduce manual operations through automation and process simplification.
Partner with Operations to improve workflow, equipment utilization, and production capacity.
Develop metrics and dashboards to monitor test performance and manufacturing efficiency.

Test System Modernization

Upgrade and modernize legacy test equipment and software platforms.
Evaluate new technologies that improve reliability, maintainability, and throughput.
Design and implement automated test solutions to reduce labor content and improve consistency.
Improve test data collection, reporting, and traceability capabilities.
Support future production line expansion and capacity growth initiatives.

Quality & Reliability

Support root cause investigations related to product quality and manufacturing escapes.
Implement improvements to strengthen process control and product consistency.
Assist in validating process changes and equipment upgrades.
Support calibration, preventive maintenance, and equipment qualification activities.
Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure compliance with applicable standards and procedures.