Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer develops and maintains automated test software, reporting tools, and database solutions that support production and engineering test systems. This role designs and supports manufacturing test fixtures and automated verification systems, commissions and validates new test stands to ensure safety, functionality, and production readiness, and supports product development through test automation, functional testing, troubleshooting, and design validation. The engineer documents designs, testing processes, and technical results to enable reliable, scalable manufacturing test environments., * Develop and maintain automated test software for production and engineering test systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and ease of maintenance.

• Create and manage reporting and database solutions, including integration with SQL databases, to capture, store, and analyze test data from manufacturing and engineering environments.
• Design and support manufacturing test fixtures and automated verification systems that ensure accurate, repeatable testing of products and components.
• Commission and validate new test stands, confirming safety, functionality, and production readiness before deployment to manufacturing operations.
• Implement and refine test automation strategies that support new product development, including functional testing, regression testing, and design validation activities.
• Troubleshoot test systems, fixtures, and software to resolve issues affecting test accuracy, reliability, or throughput in production and lab environments.
• Apply strong understanding of electrical test circuits, power electronics, and electrical power systems to design and support effective test solutions.
• Use LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Python, and SQL databases to build, integrate, and validate automated test solutions and data workflows.
• Work with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, DAQ systems, and signal generators to develop, verify, and maintain test setups.
• Design or support safety-related test fixtures and production test equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant safety practices and standards.
• Support manufacturing test environments by optimizing test procedures, improving test coverage, and enhancing system robustness.
• Collaborate with a broader technical team to align test strategies with product requirements, manufacturing needs, and quality objectives.
• Document test system architectures, fixture designs, test procedures, validation results, and technical findings in a clear and organized manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in test automation, data reporting, and verification processes to support ongoing site and company growth., This role operates in a manufacturing and lab environment that uses advanced test equipment and automated systems to support production and engineering activities. The engineer works closely with a broader, highly inclusive technical team in a setting experiencing significant growth and a strong backlog of business. The environment emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement in test automation and manufacturing support. Team members have access to competitive benefits, including retirement savings options, paid time off, and holiday pay, while working with modern tools and technologies that enable robust and scalable test solutions.

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• 7+ years of experience in automated test system development or closely related engineering roles.
• Strong experience with NI TestStand for developing and managing automated test sequences.
• Strong experience with LabVIEW for creating test and measurement applications.
• Proficiency with Python for scripting, automation, and data processing in test environments.
• Experience working with SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL for test data storage and reporting.
• Solid understanding of electrical circuits and electrical test circuits used in automated test systems.
• Strong knowledge of test automation principles and practices in manufacturing test environments.
• Hands-on experience using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, DAQ systems, and signal generators.
• Demonstrated ability to commission and validate new test stands for safety, functionality, and production readiness.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing issues in test software, fixtures, and electrical test setups.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional technical teams and documenting technical work.
• Strong problem-solving abilities applied to complex test and measurement challenges in production and engineering settings., * Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
• Knowledge of power electronics and electrical power systems is preferred.
• Experience with commercial and industrial power systems, including 480VAC and 3-phase systems, is preferred.
• Experience in analog and digital circuit design for precision measurement systems is preferred.
• Experience designing safety-related test fixtures and production test equipment is preferred.
• Familiarity with scalable manufacturing test systems and best practices for software validation.
• Comfort working with advanced equipment and modern test technologies in both manufacturing and lab environments., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., MySQL LabVIEW Scripting Visionary TestStand Leadership Automation Innovation PostgreSQL Three-Phase Scalability Reliability Multimeters Test Design Oscilloscope Communication Code Coverage Test Equipment Data Reporting Test Automation Problem Solving Reporting Tools Data Processing Circuit Testing Design Validation Power Electronics Signal Generators Functional Testing Regression Testing Electrical Networks Time Off Management Software Development Product Requirements Laboratory Equipment Production Readiness Test Data Generation Electrical Engineering Electric Power Systems Systems Of Measurement New Product Development Integrated Circuit Design SQL (Programming Language) Engineering Design Process Python (Programming Language) Continuous Improvement Process Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) +0

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