Electrical Test Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Support test labs (both local and remote locations) with test equipment acquisition and modification.
­ Programming and electrical design work for test stands.
­ Provides leadership, technical advice and counsel to other professionals for testing and machine control.
­ Designs equipment and tests to measure or monitor new products and meet cost requirements
­ Support product engineering and build lab with design / procurement / adjustment of equipment, control systems, process parameters, and software for prototype processes
­ Provide PC and PLC programming support for new and existing production processes
­ Interface with RD engineers, suppliers and customers on test performance specifications
­ Evaluates electrical systems, products, components, and applications
­ Supports the segment in technical customer discussions as needed.
­ Assures product quality by: designing test methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards
­ Maintains product and company reputation by complying with company procedures and Government regulations.

Technical knowledge/ experience in:
­ real time data acquisition
­ Programming (Labview, Siemens PLC, AB PLC, c)
­ Electrical and air flow testing
­ machine control and diagnostics, HMI
­ electro mechanical actuated devices
­ Interfacing production equipment with plant network
­ PC and embedded based hardware
­ Design and analysis of electronic circuits
­ Manufacturing processes (laser welding, plastic welding, assembly, bobbin winding, overmold)
­ Ontario Hydro code
­ Hands on equipment troubleshooting
­ interfacing with equipment vendors, specifying and acquiring custom equipment
­ product launch

Desired profile

Job Requirements

Post-secondary degree in electrical engineering or related field
Valid driver's license and passport
Able to travel internationally as needed.