Thermal Switch Test Engineer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Production Test Support

• Maintain and support production test equipment used in thermal switch manufacturing.

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, instrumentation, and fixture issues impacting production output.

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and test technicians.

• Investigate test failures and implement corrective actions to improve first-pass yield.

• Develop and maintain production test procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation. Process Improvement & Throughput Enhancement

• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks affecting test throughput.

• Analyze production metrics and test cycle times to drive efficiency improvements.

• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Reduce manual operations through automation and process simplification.

• Partner with Operations to improve workflow, equipment utilization, and production capacity.

• Develop metrics and dashboards to monitor test performance and manufacturing efficiency. Test System Modernization

• Upgrade and modernize legacy test equipment and software platforms.

• Evaluate new technologies that improve reliability, maintainability, and throughput.

• Design and implement automated test solutions to reduce labor content and improve consistency.

• Improve test data collection, reporting, and traceability capabilities.

• Support future production line expansion and capacity growth initiatives. Quality & Reliability

• Support root cause investigations related to product quality and manufacturing escapes.

• Implement improvements to strengthen process control and product consistency.

• Assist in validating process changes and equipment upgrades.

• Support calibration, preventive maintenance, and equipment qualification activities.

• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure compliance with applicable standards and procedures. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline. 3+ years of experience in test engineering, manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, or production support. Experience troubleshooting automated test systems, fixtures, and production equipment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of manufacturing process improvement methodologies. Programming or scripting experience using languages such as Visual Basic, LabWindows/CVI, or similar tools. Experience with data analysis and performance metric reporting. Ability to work effectively with production personnel and cross-functional teams.

• Experience supporting high-volume or repetitive manufacturing environments.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP systems, or production reporting tools.
• Experience implementing automation or modernization projects that resulted in measurable throughput gains.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].