Posted 
Jun 14

Senior Test Engineer

Hardware Engineering
Senior
REMOTE

Role Description

Sentient Energy is looking for a 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

Basic Requirements:

  • Experience in hardware test support used in manufacturing
  • Experience with C, python, and scripting
  • Experience with test equipment interfaces
  • Experience in Windows and/or Linux OS environments along with their supported utilities
  • 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

  • BS in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  • 5+ years’ experience in hardware test support used in manufacturing
  • 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
  • 2 + years’ experience Python scripting
  • Experience desired with manufacturing robotics automation

This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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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.