Test Engineer

rantec power systems inc. • United State
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Rantec is seeking a Test Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of production test environments and the quality of power supplies. Responsibilities include developing and executing test plans, maintaining test equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5 years of experience in electronics systems testing, with preferred experience in power conversion systems and test executive software like LabVIEW. This role offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

Key Highlights
Develop and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and test software.
Develop and maintain test equipment fixtures and automated test systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and functionality of power supplies.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and test software, adhering to internal quality control standards and industry-specific regulations.
Write specifications and Statements of Work for new test fixtures and automated test systems.
Develop test scripts, automated test cases, and test executives based on specifications.
Collaborate with Product engineers to define, document, and analyze test requirements, equipment, and acceptance criteria for modules, units, and modifications.
Design, document, and implement test equipment fixtures, cables, and ATEs.
Conduct cross-functional reviews of test fixture and automated test systems.
Work with Test Equipment Technicians to build test fixtures and automated test systems.
Stay up to date with testing methodologies, tools, and industry best practices.
Identify, document, and track test anomalies by working with Product engineering to ensure timely resolution.
Troubleshoot and make repairs to complex test equipment and contribute to product issue discovery.
Perform various types of testing, including functional, environmental, and field tests.
Perform regression testing through simulation and induced faults to validate new or modified equipment to ensure no new defects are introduced.
Lead in-house special tests, including operating test instrumentation such as thermal control, data recorders, and analyzers.
Update internal and customer-visible process documentation to increase efficiency and quality.
Guide junior engineers and support staff on automated test execution and test equipment troubleshooting.
Ability to work flexible hours and/or different shifts, as required.
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations.
As the Company’s success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, and work each day, as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Technical Skills Required
LabVIEW Altium SolidWorks Microsoft Office IPC J-STD-001 IPC A-610
Benefits & Perks
Competitive wages
Medical (PPO, HSA)
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Vacation - 2 weeks to start
Holidays
PTO
Tuition Assistance
401K with matching up to 6%
Peer-to-Peer recognition
Years of Service Awards
Every other Friday off (9/80 schedule)
Free catered lunch on payday Fridays
Nice to Have
Experience with developing and maintaining databases, and developing applications using the databases, is preferred.
Soldering (IPC J-STD-001 certification) is preferred.
LabVIEW CLAD certification is preferred.
Electronics inspection (IPC A-610 certification) is preferred.

Job Description


Rantec is hiring a Test Engineer. Relocation is supported!

Come join our team! Based in Los Osos, California, located along California's scenic Central Pacific coastline, Rantec offers many outstanding benefits, the following are a few:

  • Competitive wages
  • Great benefits - i.e. Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Vacation - 2 weeks to start, Holidays, PTO
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 401K with matching up to 6%,
  • Peer-to-Peer recognition and Years of Service Awards
  • We have every other Friday off as we are on the 9/80 schedule
  • Free catered lunch on the Friday/payday that we work

Rantec is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test.

Position Summary

The Test Engineering team at Rantec is tasked with keeping the production test environment up and running smoothly to allow our Test Technicians to provide accurate and consistent results. Test Engineering plays a crucial role in ensuring power supplies are properly tested with quality and functionality. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing and executing meticulous test plans, developing and maintaining test equipment, and providing technical guidance during test activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but, are not limited to the following:

  • Develop and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and test software, adhering to internal quality control standards and industry-specific regulations
  • Write specifications and Statements of Work for new test fixtures and automated test systems
  • Develop test scripts, automated test cases, and test executives based on specifications
  • Collaborate with Product engineers to define, document, and analyze test requirements, equipment, and acceptance criteria for modules, units, and modifications
  • Design, document, and implement test equipment fixtures, cables, and ATEs
  • Conduct cross-functional reviews of test fixture and automated test systems
  • Work with Test Equipment Technicians to build test fixtures and automated test systems
  • Stay up to date with testing methodologies, tools, and industry best practices
  • Identify, document, and track test anomalies by working with Product engineering to ensure timely resolution
  • Troubleshoot and make repairs to complex test equipment and contribute to product issue discovery
  • Perform various types of testing, including functional, environmental, and field tests
  • Perform regression testing through simulation and induced faults to validate new or modified equipment to ensure no new defects are introduced
  • Lead in-house special tests, including operating test instrumentation such as thermal control, data recorders, and analyzers
  • Update internal and customer-visible process documentation to increase efficiency and quality
  • Guide junior engineers and support staff on automated test execution and test equipment troubleshooting
  • Ability to work flexible hours and/or different shifts, as required
  • Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations
  • As the Company’s success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, and work each day, as scheduled
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field, such as Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years’ experience in electronics systems testing preferred
  • 5 years’ experience in power conversion systems testing preferred
  • Experience with developing and maintaining test executive software (e.g. LabVIEW) with version control
  • Experience with advanced engineering design and analysis tools (Altium, SolidWorks)
  • Experience with developing and maintaining databases, and developing applications using the databases, is preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot using advanced electronic measurement tools and equipment
  • Demonstrated ability to develop calibration methods for instrumentation
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Excellent ability of written and verbal communication skills for developing processes, procedures, and defect reporting
  • Soldering (IPC J-STD-001 certification) is preferred
  • LabVIEW CLAD certification is preferred
  • Electronics inspection (IPC A-610 certification) is preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Salary Range: $80,000 - $137,000 Annually

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