Posted 
Jun 10

Senior Test Engineer

Hardware Engineering
Senior
REMOTE

Role Description

Sentient Energy is looking for a Senior Test Engineer that is interested in joining an extremely passionate and talented team to take on the challenge of making the power grid safer, more reliable and more efficient. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and dynamic individual who demands the highest level of product quality. He/she has a track record of being execution oriented, and willing to take on any challenges necessary to get the job done.

Located in Frisco, TX, this is a great opportunity for the right candidate to experience a variety of roles in a fast-paced environment.

**What We Offer: **

  • $10k Sign-On Bonus
  • Relocation Package
  • Competitive benefits with 401k match
  • Individualized compensation and career development
  • On the job training
  • Advancement opportunities

What You Will Do In Your Role

  • Work closely with Hardware and Test Engineering to create test plans and fixtures for new products, as well as address test issues/gaps in existing products
  • Develop strategies to improve test throughput, robustness and to lower the cost/time needed to develop fixtures and processes for new product releases
  • Review and make necessary modifications to ensure safety on the production line
  • Set up and maintain test networks and test databases used in production by Contract Manufacturing
  • Support test frameworks/cases written in Python and scripting languages for automated testing
  • Install and maintain production test fixtures for our line sensor products, computer boards, sensor components and power supplies for use at our component vendors and contract manufacturers
  • Provide ongoing manufacturing test support, product debug, resolution of technical issues, and documentation
  • Develop test software for RMA and special rework projects

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

  • BS in Electrical or Electronic Engineering OR 5+ Years of experience in hardware test support used in manufacturing
  • Experience with C, python and scripting
  • Experience with test equipment interfaces
  • Bench test/lab experience - Oscilloscopes, power supplies, Function Generators, programmers, debug tools, etc.
  • Experience supporting board test as well as system test platforms
  • Strong grasp of fundamental hardware test techniques and troubleshooting with ability to debug both analog and digital circuits to the component level
  • Understands environment and requirements in volume manufacturing
  • Electronic circuit knowledge: digital, analog, power and high voltage operation

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Knowledge of design and development of PCB schematics and layout
  • Participate in PCB layout for manufacturing test fixtures with OrCAD or similar schematic tool experience
  • Strong desire to grow experience with Python scripting
  • Experience desired with manufacturing robotics automation
  • Experience desired with electrical and pneumatic systems - Basic understanding of UL61010-1 Standard, NFPA 79, National Electric Code and OSHA NRTL certification
  • Experience in Windows and/or Linux OS environments along with their supported utilities

This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

Salary and Benefits Commensurate with Experience.Equal Opportunity Employer.Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:  www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

Sentient-Energy
 at a glance

Sentient Energy, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is the premier Intelligent Sensing Platform Provider for power utilities. We provide the industry’s only Grid Analytics System that covers the entire distribution network with quickly-deployed intelligent sensors and analytics that identify and analyze potential faults and other grid events.