Hardware Tester Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

The role, at a glance:
Biamp Systems is seeking an experienced Hardware Test Engineer III for a contract-to-hire role.
Responsibilities include designing production tests, developing test fixtures, and working with flying
probe technology to ensure quality and performance in digital signal processing products.
Ideal candidates will be proactive and motivated, with strong expertise in hardware testing in a
production environment.

How you'll contribute:

• Design, document, and implement tests for new products in collaboration with design engineers and manufacturing. Major items may include:

• Develop PCBA and end of line test plans

• Develop and debug tests on a flying probe test platform

• Design and implement test automation software to control Biamp products and standard and custom test instruments (Audio Precision Analyzers and custom-built electronic fixtures)

• Design mechanical and electrical test fixtures

• Configure Windows-based test platforms and PC hardware

• Maintain current test fixtures and software. Seek out and implement more efficient and innovative testing strategies that reduce test time while improving test coverage for the range of current Biamp products

• Serve as the first-responder to test technicians' questions, suggestions, and problems

• Suggest product changes to Design Engineering to improve product quality, and testability

• Mentor junior Test Engineers

You'll also support with:

• Analyzing systems and writing PCBA and end of the line system test plans

• Analyzing and resolving hardware test issues

• Providing training to factory workers on testing and debugging products

• Preparing and submitting progress reports

• Other duties as assigned by your Supervisor

A successful candidate should have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (prefer Electrical and Computer Science Engineering)

• Experience designing and debugging tests on a flying probe test platform a must

• 5 Plus Years of experience in a Test engineering position role, ideally with a strong background in designing and implementing production tests for advanced electronics

• Understanding of audio quality signal test methods a must

• Strong hardware background with the ability to read schematics and understand circuit operation

• Understanding of audio network protocols like AVB and Dante a plus

• Understanding and experience with JTAG boundary-scan testing

• Knowledge of communication protocols including serial, I2C, SPI, Ethernet

• Experience with programming or scripting languages like: C#, LabView, C++, .NET, and Python

• Experience programming applications for test automation on a Windows platform

• Experience with mixed signal circuit design and test

• Possesses excellent verbal and written skills in English

• Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and can work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and diffuse challenging situations using acceptable and appropriate methods

• Able to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environment while maintaining strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 10 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. periodically

• Stand or sit for long periods

• Perform tasks (that may be repetitive) that require reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, walking, stooping and/or bending

• Work in an environment that generates OSHA permissible machine noise levels

• Use tools that require fine hand skills

• Visually, observe and differentiate small moving parts

• Ability to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required in designated areas

Who is Biamp?

We make the world's most extraordinary audio and video solutions. For over 50 years, Biamp has created and innovated professional audiovisual solutions that enable great communication. From the smallest of rooms to the largest of venues, we empower true human connection in every space.

As we grow to meet our customers' needs and evolve to address the challenges of tomorrow, one guiding principle remains the same: Biamp connects people through extraordinary audiovisual experiences.

About our company:

At Biamp, we believe the employment relationship should be reciprocal. We want you to love your job, and we want your expertise and knowledge to help drive our business forward. We champion a supportive and dynamic environment filled with passionate people who choose continuous improvement over perfection. We insist on clear, explicit decision making, believe in taking calculated risks, and celebrate tough decisions even when they don't succeed. We look for people who desire the best from themselves and encourage the same from their coworkers. Our commitment to one another and to the common goal is the most consistent reliable path to recurring success for all of us.