ATE Test Development Engineer

Purpose of the job:

Design and develop automated test systems used in manufacturing of medical device products.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and test software applications and integrate turnkey systems for automated test, data acquisition, and control using LabVIEW and National Instruments and custom-designed hardware. Applications involve various technologies including electronic signal conditioning, PXI/PCI and instrument control; FPGA, real-time, and embedded systems; SQL database, and motion control.
  • Write and manage test system requirement specifications and software design documents according to design control and company’s standard operating procedures.
  • Implement software using configuration management, diagnose problems with electronic systems, participate in formal and informal code and design reviews, and ensure that engineering safety standards are met for all projects.
  • Develop test plans and test procedures to complete Verification and Validation requirements before deploying ATE test systems for manufacturing uses.
  • Work with ATE manager on development schedules and project plans for tracking ATE development projects and contribute to the development of organizational goals.

Education and/or Job Experience

  • BS degree majoring in EE, Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science.

Skills and Specifications

  • Ability to design complex real-time control ATE test systems containing hardware electronics and software applications based on manufacturing test requirements to a high level of quality.
  • Strong understanding and experience of developing software architecture, systems and software engineering process for generation of requirements, design documents, configuration control, and preparation of test plans and user documentation.
  • Advanced knowledge of, or certification in, LabVIEW development by National Instruments.
  • Advanced knowledge of and experience with real-time controls hardware, data acquisition systems.
  • Hands-on programming experience with National Instrument programming tools like LabVIEW.
  • Basic understanding of electrical engineering bench top equipment like digital oscilloscopes, power supply, and data acquisition modules.
  • Experience working effectively in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment, which includes working with scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
  • Experience in a regulated industry is desired (medical device development experience along with a solid working knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485, and IEC 60601 is highly preferred). Medical device verification and validation experience is also desired.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, work ethic, and drive to succeed.