Test Engineer

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 25,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Scope:

Responsible for test support for new product introductions (NPI) when introduced into manufacturing, legacy test equipment, continuation engineering product changes, production support, and equipment replacement.

Job Summary:

Implement and support cost-effective automated methods of testing and troubleshooting manufactured product including printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), final assemblies, and in some cases large systems testing in a production manufacturing environment. This test equipment consists of electrical, electronic, mechanical measurement and controls, mechanical fixtures and test software which are used in global manufacturing facilities to produce Rockwell Automation products. The Test Engineer will actively work with the global and local plant environments in collaboration with design teams to achieve optimum product and test equipment designs for manufacturability. Works on issues of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of situations or data requires review of relevant factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action.

Essential Functions:

• Implement continuous improvement, error proofing, ergonomics, yield, and other lean manufacturing initiatives for test equipment and processes.
• Assist with development of standardized work practices, documentation maintenance, and operator training for all test related processes.
• Demonstrate use of appropriate Lean Six Sigma tools for test equipment qualification, test system problem solving, and identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Understand documentation on all aspects of the test solution.
• Test specification to document product testing and coverage.
• System wiring schematics in AutoCAD Electrical.
• System BOM (Bill of Materials).
• User's guide to assist plant engineering with long term support.
• Test software stored released into appropriate source control location.
• Assist with scheduling/performing timely preventative maintenance for all test equipment. Provide guidance with calibration schedules and/or requirements for test instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot test equipment solutions in the production environment.
• Responsible for identifying/maintaining spare parts inventory.
• Provide guidance for product repair processes and other troubleshooting tools and guides for tester/product repair.
• Provides manufacturing technical support assisting in troubleshooting test systems to resolve crisis downtime situations in Rockwell Automation plants.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical Engineering Technology(EET), Electrical Engineering/Computer Science (EE/CS).
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now, or in the future for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a test engineer contributor in a team oriented project environment, including design and development of test equipment for production or experience working in an operations manufacturing environment supporting production test equipment and processes.
• Mental and visual ability to troubleshoot software using multiple programming languages (including C, C++, C#, NI Test Stand, Visual Basic, PLC, etc.).
• Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret new product designs consisting of electronic circuit schematics, electrical and mechanical equipment design drawings, bills of materials, design and functional specifications.
• Knowledge of electronic hardware.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analysis, and problem solving skills.
• Good verbal & written communication skills in English.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office programs.

Travel:

• Some travel may be required, typically up to 10%, possibly international.

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