Sr Test Engineer - Exempt

The Test Systems Support Engineer is responsible for analyzing, troubleshooting, and coordinating the repair of manufacturing test systems and test tooling used at production sites. This role focuses on identifying root causes of equipment issues, supporting repair activities, and driving improvements to ensure reliable and efficient test operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze test system or test tooling issues reported by manufacturing sites, review failure modes, and define appropriate repair processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair test systems and test tooling, including electronic diagnostics at the component level.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend design or process improvements to increase system reliability and performance.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and define necessary changes to testing equipment, configurations, or testing procedures.
• Coordinate and manage repair activities with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Track repair progress, ensure timely resolution of issues, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders and suppliers throughout the process.
• Document failure analysis, repair actions, and improvement recommendations to support continuous improvement of test systems.

Top 3 Technical Skills Required

• Troubleshooting and repairing test systems and test tooling. Identify root cause and propose design improvements (electronic at component level).
• Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment and testing procedures. Manage the test system repair with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Medical device & electronic manufacturing support experience.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week.
• On-site at MTC in Tempe, AZ.

Interview Schedule

• Available in the morning (MST) until 10:00 AM.

Product Line Support

• CRM and Neuro products.

Additional Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex test system and manufacturing equipment issues in a production environment.
• Analyze test data and determine required improvements to test equipment, procedures, manufacturing processes, or new test requirements.
• Lead and own test system redesign and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design, develop, and implement test methods, fixtures, and automated test equipment.
• Plan and coordinate resources, including personnel, schedules, software, and equipment, to support test system improvements.
• As a subject matter expert, support the development and deployment of new test systems.

Specialist Career Stream

Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower-level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing projects from design to implementation while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University).

Differentiating Factors

• Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions. Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level specialists; may manage projects/processes.
• Organizational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.
• Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas, or specialties. Makes improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchanges information of facts, statuses, ideas, and issues to achieve objectives and influence decision-making.
• Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within job area. May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Requires advanced knowledge of the job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Requires a University Degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Located in the vibrant city of Tempe, AZ, this role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, contributing to cutting-edge projects in the field of test systems support engineering.