Sr. Engineer-Test & Automation

Our Company Lancer Worldwide a Hoshizaki Company is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. Through innovation and a commitment to dedication in action we create products that benefit our customers worldwide and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. We offer our teammates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We welcome talented passionate and highly motivated individuals to join our team.

Summary The Senior Engineer Test & Automation supports the testing and validation of products and services provided by the company. This role serves as a technical expert on product validation and leads projects of high technical complexity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in schematic design test plan and cases development and ability to rapid prototype functional test setups to validate products and processes.

Essential Functions

• Prepare test reports and communicate test results to engineering and other stakeholders.
• Interpret and develop test documentation customer-specific technical performance safety agency reliability and manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain specialized systems and equipment to record test data with LabVIEW programs and the other internal servers.
• Conduct detailed analysis simulations and testing to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering manufacturing quality and procurement to ensure project success.
• Prepare communicate and monitor major technical project plans.
• Prepare and present technical reports and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations e.g. IPC UL CE.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in their professional development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and software issues with test systems.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Functional understanding of electronics and control systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and PCB layouts.
• Familiarity with CAD software and in-circuit design tools e.g. Altium Eagle Solidworks recommended.
• Ability to generate product and hardware test plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical teams.
• Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret and apply industry standards and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build working relationships with team members and stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators

• Contribute to the achievement of project milestones and deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement initiates within the engineering department.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of product quality and reliability.
• Contribute to the overall success of engineering projects and initiatives.

Work Environment

• Office setting with occasional visits to customer sites and testing facilities.
• Safe work environment with minimal exposure to hazards.
• Standard office hours with occasional overtime or weekend work for project deadlines.

Physical Demands The role requires the ability to regularly sit stand and walk. The individual may occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Good vision is necessary for computer work and detailed design tasks and dexterity is needed for typing and handling engineering materials. Additionally there may be occasional movement and setup of testing equipment and prototypes.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electronics engineering.
• Knowledge of industry test standards is highly desirable.
• Experience in a laboratory or testing-related environment is highly desirable.
• Project management experience preferred.

Work Environment

• Office setting with occasional visits to customer sites and testing facilities.
• Safe work environment with minimal exposure to hazards.
• Standard office hours with occasional overtime or weekend work for project deadlines.

Physical Demands The role requires the ability to regularly sit stand and walk. The individual may occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Good vision is necessary for computer work and detailed design tasks and dexterity is needed for typing and handling engineering materials. Additionally there may be occasional movement and setup of testing equipment and prototypes.

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