Test Engineer
Job Purpose
Assures system and sub-system performance by developing test strategies and plans; conducting and recording tests; recommending solutions.
Responsibilities
- Maintains test equipment by evaluating, specifying, and procuring new equipment; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for, or making, repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; analyzing new techniques; preparing equipment budgets.
- Designs system test strategies by reviewing design data; researching and identifying applicable regulatory and industry test standards and codes; developing test policies and procedures; researching, analyzing, selecting, and applying test engineering concepts, approaches, techniques, and criteria;
- Develops test plans by adapting and modifying test engineering options; developing and evaluating new test methodologies for interface compliance, optical transport, fault management, and network management.
- Organizes test program by preparing schedules, cost estimates, and required resources.
- Identifies measurements and system failures by maintaining fiber optic standards; establishing specific application test standards; designing fixtures; developing and applying a Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS); selecting, designing, conducting and witnessing tests; performing diagnostic procedures; analyzing and evaluating measurements and failures; documenting findings; performing forensic analysis of failures; identifying root causes.
- Implements corrective actions by recommending system changes and new components; initiating engineering change orders.
- Documents test studies by maintaining test database.
- Prepares test reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing measurement data and trends; conveying findings to engineering design team.
- Maintains engineering team accomplishments by reviewing open issues and action items; coordinating actions; contributing information and analysis to team meetings and reports.
- Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging fiber optic test engineering practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities and professional organizations; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
- Enhances engineering and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Quality Engineering
- CAD
- Analytical Tools
- Hardware Engineering Fundamentals
- Hardware Prototyping
- Telecommunications Systems Engineering
- Attention to Detail
- Analyzing Information
- Dealing with Complexity
- Process Improvement
- Innovation
Please submit your letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to [email protected]
