
Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer
- Casa Grande, AZ
- Contract
- Full-time
- Create 3D models of test racks, panels, enclosures, and mechanical fixtures to support electrical testing of powertrain products using CATIA & Auto-CAD.
- Design test system hardware to implement test requirements, including system layout, component selection, cabinet/rack design, and sizing of connectors and cables.
- Ensure proper placement and mounting of instruments, harnessing, connectors, power supplies, and cooling components within the CAD design.
- Plan and model cable paths and wiring to ensure accessibility, EMI mitigation, and serviceability.
- Generate detailed 2D drawings, BOMs, and fabrication files for sheet metal, machining, and assembly.
- Collaborate closely with electrical and test engineers to translate testing needs into functional mechanical layouts.
- Incorporate airflow, cooling, and structural stability in rack and enclosure designs.
- Use PLM or CAD data management tools to track revisions and ensure documentation accuracy.
- Communicate design intent and mechanical requirements with fabrication vendors and assist in prototype builds.
- Provide inputs to test station design including DUT handling and connection methods.
- Manage test equipment sourcing, build, and validation by internal and external teams.
- BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- 3 to 5 years of experience in developing automated test equipment for manufacturing
- Detailed knowledge of electrical & electronics circuits and components, cables and connectors.
- Ability to design electrical schematics using AutoCAD or Eplan.
- Knowledge and experience in developing test system hardware using National Instruments platforms such as PXI, cDAQ, cRIO.
- Expertise in developing test application software using one or more software tools such as NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, NI Veristand, Python, Arduino IDE, MATLAB.
- Knowledge of communication protocols like Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN etc.
- Ability to use electrical test equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, etc. for validation and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA etc. is a plus.
- Strong organization skills - tracking schedule and open items, creating meeting agendas and minutes.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company.