Test Engineer

DATE OPENED POSITION REPORTS TOApril 3, 2021 Test Engineer Test Engineering Manager__________________________________________________________________Status: Full-time RegularDepartment: Test EngineeringLocation: Newark, NYOpenings: 1WORK AUTHORIZATION: US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident) Pursuant to ITAR, EAR, and other export compliance laws and regulations, applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. law, i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ('Green Card' holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.Position OverviewImplement Functional Test processes either supplied by customers or designed from their specifications, ensure the set ups are kept current as specifications and/or product revisions change, train IEC staff on the test process.Test Engineer AccountabilitiesQuality:Ensure the test set-ups and test instructions are ready for use and at proper revisionsDesign, construct and document test set-ups to customer's specifications as requiredCommunicate with customers concerning test or other technical issuesIssue informal & formal reports that are either technical or task orientedImprove accuracy and through-put of tests by monitoring test fallout and correcting tests which result in false failures or escapesTrain test operators in the proper use of test equipment and test fixturesCross train to gain proficiency in other tasks as assignedDrive continuous improvement and support all aspects of test for assigned Customer(s)Ensure the proper methods, processes and tools are available for production to allow proper test protocolTrack and report key test metrics relevant to the assigned Customer(s).Improve existing processes, testing and otherwise, using Lean Six Sigma methodologies such as design of experimentsDocument the results of analyses and experiments in a formal technical reportSupport audits to ensure Testing Process Documentation contain critical test pointsSupport other administrative functions (ie quoting etc)Productivity:Support one-piece flowSupport Lean (jidoka, 5-S, standard work, poka yoke, visual controls, etc)Lead the identification and removal of re-test out of the process (eliminate redundancy)Support new product introduction, and production trials for identification and resolution of quality issuesStaying up to date of new test technology in their area of concentrationCost:* Support cost reduction targets COPQ (cost of poor quality)* Support and communicate dept test policies that relate to teamCustomer Service:* Ensure that all testing meets Customer requirements* Respond efficiently to both internal and external customersAdministration:* Keep in line with company's accredited certifications and safety policy* Support administrative functions such as data collection analysis, quoting, customer interfacingPosition Qualifications:Minimum Education: BSEE or BSET degreeMinimum Experience: New Grads welcome - 1 year Test/Design Engineering experience in either digital hardware or linear/RF electronic with a strong digital background. COOP/internship experience is considered for work experience.Other Skills/Knowledge/Experience:Ability to read and interpret schematicsGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to create clear concise and tactful communications to customers in MSWord or PowerpointSix Sigma training preferred (green belt) with some knowledge of basic statisticsDemonstrated people skills, able to work with all levels of personnelComputer Skills:Intermediate Microsoft Word skills as evidenced by the ability to perform all of the basic functions as well as create moderately complex documents containing tables and graphs, and ability to mail merge documents, apply page setup functions (margins, page numbers, footers, headers), create an index and/or table of contents, use search & replace, print labels and envelopes.Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills as evidenced by the ability to perform all of the basic functions as well as the ability to use workbooks, link data, create and edit charts, change page orientation, add headers and footers, filter and sort lists, format data, insert rows, enter and sort data and produce graphs and charts and be able to interpret the data in those charts to actionable measurable results.Intermediate Microsoft Powerpoint skills as evidenced by the ability to apply all of the basic skills as well as use and print notes, changing color schemes, changing fonts, bullets, slide backgrounds; adding a table, changing a slide layout, adding a chart, creating organizational charts, and search & replace.Physical Activity RequirementsWork Environment: Manufacturing environment where the noise level is generally moderately noisy, occasional travel is required including some overnight staysWork Position: Primarily sittingBody Movements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlWeight Requirements: Must be able to lift at least 20 lbsSensory Requirements: Vision (including color), speech, hearing, smell and touch are routinely used in day to day functionsEqual Opportunity Employer:As an equal opportunity employer, it is the policy of IEC Electronics to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees or applicants for employment without regard to any legally-recognized basis including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform service member status or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.