Quality Electrodynamics, LLC is hiring: Manufacturing Test Systems Engineer in C

Summary

At Quality Electrodynamics (QED), we develop and manufacture medical imaging devices and supporting solutions to assist medical professionals worldwide detect, diagnose, and treat illnesses. Our products make a difference in the lives of patients on a daily basis. QED relies on Manufacturing Engineers to enable efficient product delivery and customer support. The Engineering Department provides critical solutions and improvements for our operations team, as well as insight and feedback for our development departments.

We are currently in need of a strong technical candidate with the experience to take ownership of the electrical testing systems. As a Manufacturing Test System Engineer, you will be building tests for new product introductions and low volume, high complexity coil manufacturing in an FDA regulated environment. This candidate will be responsible for extensive technical and process support of multiple departments, including Line Production, R&D, Service, Quality, Purchasing and Planning. In addition, they will initiate and manage continuing engineering, cost reduction and process improvement projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Design, develop and support test systems for use in product manufacturing including test boxes, measurement fixtures, and automated testing equipment. Ensure test systems meet product design specification.
• Provide on-going support of test systems by developing verification, validation, and periodic maintenance protocols and reports. Provide troubleshooting support.
• Use provided Software to design and revise PCBs to support manufacturing test systems and products.
• Work directly with technical support and contractors supporting automated test system design and implementation.
• Initiate and manage continuing engineering, cost reduction and process improvement projects.
• Provide expertise in areas of specialization, including manufacturing testing systems and automated test equipment, acting as go-to person for the topic.
• Other activities as assigned by your manager.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, preferably Electrical Engineering

OR

• Associates degree in technical discipline, with minimum of 10 years engineering experience

Experience

Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience designing and deploying production electronic test systems
• Experience with Advanced Manufacturing Testing Systems, power supplies, Digital Multi-Meters, Network Analyzers
• PCB and schematic design experience in any modern design suite (Easy-PC, Altium, etc.)
• RF and digital circuit design
• Engineering (AME), OR New Product Introduction (NPI) required

Preferred

• 5+ Years experience designing and deploying electronic production test systems
• Experience in PCB design software (Easy-PC, Altium)
• LabVIEW, production automated data collection and reporting
• Experience using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S and/or other related principles

Skills

Required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to explain technical or specialized issues to others unfamiliar with the matter. Able to manage opposing interests and resolve conflicts
• Must be able to patiently teach other employees
• Must be self-directed, self-motivated and able to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Versatility, along with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Proactive and “Can Do” attitude
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion on matters of significance while understanding of which issues to raise and provide recommendations for resolution to higher levels of management
• Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency in writing technical documents and production instructions

Preferred

• Project Management
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Regulated environments (e.g., ISO 13485 FDA, DAA, etc.)
• Experience in managing data analysis and trending
• LabVIEW Programming design and support skills
• Proficiency with design and process documentation concepts as well as standard revision rules
• Familiarity with documentation control in an ISO 9000 or ISO 13485 environment