Test Engineer

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer to join the Data, Power, and Control Division in Reno, NV.

Under the general direction of the Test Engineering Manager, the Test Engineer designs, develops, implements, and maintains tests for network interface cards and subcomponents in intelligent power distribution systems.
Tests include configuration, calibration, and quality assurance tests at all levels of the product and recording/reporting test results.

The Test Engineer is a mid-level position that also provides production support to make sure that problems related to production testing are resolved in a timely manner.
New tests are created for new products and existing tests are improved to reduce the error rate.
The Test Engineer ensures that all assigned duties are performed quickly, efficiently, and according to the established departmental and company policies, procedures, and goals.

Main Job Duties:

• Develop and execute routine engineering production test plans for printed circuit board assemblies.
• Develop and execute routine characterization plans for printed circuit board assemblies.
• Develop test fixtures and circuits required to execute production test plans.
  
• Write test scripts to be used to run automated tests and data collection.
• Develop and execute system level procedures to be used for validating and characterizing new product designs and existing products that have exhibited problems.
• Work with the Electrical Engineers and Project Management to determine the root cause of system-level validation failures and propose solutions.
• Provide a test summary to the Engineering team of the production test results along with any necessary corrective actions.
• Generate comprehensive test and validation reports.
  
• Participate with Engineering in the creation of test programs to verify performance to specification of new assemblies, peripherals, and products.
  
• Participate in design reviews of printed circuit boards and electro-mechanical assemblies.
  
• Review designs for complete specifications, testability, and test margin.
• Support test-related production issues.
• Monitor and drive process improvement associated with the production test process.
• Support international manufacturing and travel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

An electrical Engineering Degree is highly preferred

A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with an emphasis in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

Experience:

At least 3 years of related experience, preferably in a similar industry.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to use electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads, meters, function generators, etc.
  required
• Self-management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide information across multiple groups in the company including Engineering, Technical Support, Product Management, Operations, and Sales.
• Strong attention to detail, organization/planning skills, and the ability to work independently.

Desired Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Experience designing, developing, and debugging software in a .NET environment preferred.
• Strong .NET or C/C++ programming, debugging skills preferred.
• Computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint/ Project).
• Fluency in one or more scripting languages.
• Experience working on live high-voltage circuits.
• Strong internet networking skills and protocol knowledge.
• Project management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards and audit process.

Required Competencies:

• Analytics Focused Able to develop and use the available information to make decisions.
• Problem Analysis Can analyze a problem to determine the best solution.
• System Analysis Can analyze a system and how it interacts with other systems.
• Creative Thinking Uses personal understanding and new technology to generate improved methods and designs.
  Presents these ideas and information in a concise manner to be reviewed in an open forum.
• Continuous Improvement Be able to improve systems and processes as you work with them.
• Communication Deliver on metrics, expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Detail Oriented Be able to keep track of and create task lists.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment is fast-paced, and priorities can shift quickly.
All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties on a regular basis.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.