Manufacturing Test Engineer

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About the Opportunity:
Life Fitness' Manufacturing Test Engineer designs and develops tests on electronic PCBs and assemblies, applying knowledge and principles of electronic theory, testing methodology and procedures, and electrical engineering. This individual is responsible for designing test fixture hardware and software to conduct tests on electronic products. This role is also responsible for evaluating product design for testability and implements test philosophy into the new designs.
**This is a hybrid position based out of Franklin Park, IL - typically M/F remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days** #LI-Hybrid
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate schematics, design and develop hardware and software to emulate and test electronic printed circuit boards and electronic systems.
• Develop test software to assure product is manufactured as designed and meets test specifications as well as industry standards.
• Design, develop, and debug electronic and mechanical interfaces and fixtures for product being tested.
• Reduce test time and drive production yield improvement by identifying and resolving inefficiencies in existing test processes.
• Develops and implements new testing methods and technologies.
• Attend and participate in product development meetings to ensure product testability.
• Work with the technical team to develop sufficient and cost-effective test equipment. Hold test systems specification and design reviews.
• Analyze test data using excel tools and process capability statistics (Gage R&R, Cp, and CpK analysis).
• Maintain records, provide data, and support problem resolution.
• Minimal travel required to support test systems deployed to manufacturing locations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing manufacturing test equipment hardware and test software for electronic PCBs and electronic systems.
• Experience developing manufacturing test programs using NI TestStand, C# .NET or an equivalent object-oriented programming language. Experience with NI LabVIEW is preferred, but not required.
• Schematic capture experience using Altium or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
• Experience selecting test equipment to meet manufacturing test requirements
• Designs functional test software applications using Windows OS. (Linux and Android OS a plus)
• Working knowledge of communication protocols such as USB, RS-232, TTL, RS-485, I2C, SPI, JTAG, and IEEE-488(GPIB).
• Working knowledge of fitness equipment resistance control and motor control theory is a plus.
• Familiarity with AC power and wiring (domestically and internationally).
• Excellent verbal, writing and organizational skills.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar

Want to take the next step in your career?
Life Fitness takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.
Life Fitness is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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