Job Listing Description

PDS Tech Commercial is looking for a Test and Evaluation Engineer for our Client in Sylmar, CA

Job Description

Position Responsibilities:
• Support inspection and test of bare cells, subassemblies, panels and arrays.
• Prepare new test system, software design documents, validation plans/reports, and make effective presentations to internal Technology Change Review Board and customers.
• Generate test procedures, develop/maintain/update test software.
• Work with Tooling Engineers to design appropriate test support fixtures.
• Translate customer specifications and manufacturing drawings into documentation for efficient test execution to validate conformance to performance requirements.
• Provide timely resolution of test execution issues; coordinate with Test Operations Leads as required to ensure technicians are properly trained on new test methodologies and equipment.
• Conduct Test and Equipment Readiness Reviews for both internal and external customers; work with suppliers as needed to generate the necessary data to support reviews.
• Participate in troubleshooting and interpreting of test results and in DFMAT reviews.
• Participate in and/or lead root cause/corrective action implementation efforts to resolve test execution or equipment issues as needed.
• Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset to identify and execute continuous improvement and/or breakthrough new test procedures and systems to improve quality, reduce cost, or provide market advantage.
• Provide technical support as needed to the marketing team, suppliers and customers.
• Develop and maintain software to support required to command and control functionality for airborne searchlight & gimbal systems, automation of production processes, and data collection/management for product build/characterization/inspection/test for both Solar Products and Illumination Systems product lines.
• Participate in factory automation, PCB/PCBA design, or MOVPE/wafer process improvement/issue resolution efforts.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
Work Authorization:
The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. US Person includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years experience working with National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW programming language.
• 3+ years of experience setting up equipment and performing tests on various products and assemblies using manual, semi-automatic, and/or automated test devices.
• 3+ years of experience in developing software for test applications.
• 3+ years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings and schematics.
• 3+ years of experience delivering priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience, and at least considered an intermediate user, with office tools such Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a quick learner; able to assess inputs from a variety of sources and provide clear and concise decisions and dispositions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working both independently and as part of a team
• Hands-on experience in assembling/testing electronic components and/or conducting environmental tests.
• Hands-on experience in building/wiring/troubleshooting electro-mechanical assemblies and associated control software.
• PCB design experience, inclusive of logic circuits and programming
• Familiarity with semiconductor processing, solar cell devices, material characterization and analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with gated approach to product & process development and Aerospace industry material and qualification requirements (such as AIAA-S-111/112, NASA-STD-6016, and/or equivalent ECSS standards).
• Familiarity with developing and/or identifying and implementing targeted process automation or other continuous improvement initiatives for both production and production support environments.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, statistical process control, lean principles.