PCBA Test Design Development Engineer

Role overview

Test development

• Develop structural test strategies for printed circuit boards, including functional test, flying probe, and in-circuit test platforms.
• Translate product design requirements into manufacturable solutions and align designs with Design for Manufacturing requirements.
• Develop hardware and software test fixtures, including quotations, schedules, documentation, validation, and release to production.
• Design electronic circuits, wiring, and test software to achieve full test automation.

Manufacturing and project support

• Provide hands-on manufacturing support and debug test systems.
• Contribute time-scale estimates to project plans using the operational technical engineering excellence framework.
• Collaborate on PCB, higher-level assembly, and system-level test development planning and execution.
• Support new product introduction, process improvement, and lean manufacturing objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in PCBA Test Design Development Engineering or a similar field.
• Track record in test development, including bed-of-nails functional testing.
• Experience in test strategy, test coverage calculation, and optimizing test methods and equipment for quality and cost.
• Strong understanding of electronic components; experience with production test equipment and PCB design and assembly for test fixtures.

Additional skills and advantages

• LabVIEW programming, NI TestStand, LabVIEW CLD certification, and LabVIEW CVI are described as advantageous.
• IEC 60204-1 and IEC 61439 knowledge, cellular or lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and CAD/CAM fixture design are advantages.
• Familiarity with Keysight 3070, Teradyne, Aeroflex, TRI, Takaya, SPEA, or SEICA test equipment is desirable.

What Eaton offers

• Eaton describes an annual mentoring program, Eaton University, recognition, and ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• The posting describes a hybrid worktime model, structured onboarding, employee development processes, and a diverse local and global team.

About Eaton