In Circuit Test Engineer II

WARNING: This role is only for motivated people with great ideas who thrive in a culture of innovation!

About the job

Who we are:

Circuit Check is the market-leading provider of automated test systems and test fixtures for complex electronic products for the automotive, military/aerospace, medical, industrial, energy, and computer networking industries. At Circuit Check, we believe that innovation is a must, and that a challenging and robust environment where the work is consistently new and cutting edge is the best way to foster creativity. If you are ready to further your career in a fast-paced, technology driven organization where our test designs impact products that are used by millions of people around the world every day, then we invite you to join us at Circuit Check. Our design staff includes electrical, software, mechanical engineers, and project managers. Our systems are supported by staff throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Malaysia, and China.

Primary Objective of Position:

Provide test methods, perform testing, and support debugging of test fixtures developed by the Company to deliver products and services recognized by our customers as having world-class quality, reliability, and perceived value.

Level Scope: 

Independent contributor. Develops and debugs test programs across ICT platforms and supports customers, including on-site installation and debug.

Autonomy: Works independently on routine and moderately complex projects. Seeks review on highly complex or new-platform work.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Perform tester checkout on completed ICT fixtures; independently debug and rework fixtures that do not pass on the ICT platform.
• Write and debug test programs and create test files for Keysight 3070, GenRad 228X, and Teradyne ICT platforms.
• Modify customer-provided software to perform tester checkout.
• Interface with account managers and customers to acquire the latest test software and provide technical support for Company-developed hardware and software.
• Track defect rates in the NCR database and work proactively with production to reduce defects and improve yield.
• Perform installation and debug of ICT fixtures at customer sites.
• Provide maintenance and debug support for ICT platforms.
• Provide guidance to Level I engineers as needed.

Education and Experience (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a test engineering environment.
• 3–5 years of ICT test engineering experience, including writing and debugging ICT software.
• Experience modifying customer-provided software for tester checkout.
• Experience performing customer installation and debug.

Preferred Qualifications

• Functional test experience using NI LabVIEW.
• Proficiency on more than one ICT platform.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to manage multiple projects while paying strict attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to resolve complex technical problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and a high workload
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Self-motivated, proactive, and responsive to urgent customer and production needs
• Maintains confidentiality and security of intellectual property and controlled information (CUI-ITAR, prototype).

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Position is based in a manufacturing environment which entails regular exposure to dirt, dust, noise, machine chemicals, fumes, and other attributes common to this environment
• Ability to stand or sit for extended lengths of time is required; walk, bend, reach, stoop, crouch, and twist as required
• This position requires simple and firm grasping and fine manipulating of the hands to support measurement and inspection of parts and assemblies
• Position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have excellent natural or corrected vision
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitive motions with hands and arms
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration; risk of electrical shock
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H1B status). Because Circuit Check is a federal contractor, we participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Compensation includes hourly base rate and performance-based quarterly profit sharing. The salary range is $36 - $43 per hour. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and retirement programs. Paid leave includes paid time off and holiday pay.