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samtec

Optics Test Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

The Optics Test Engineer position will work out of the Colorado Springs, CO location. The Optics Test Engineer is a self-motivated contributor, working with engineering groups at SAMTEC to develop ...

Samtec

Optics Test Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$90K - $120K/yr

The Optics Test Engineer position will work out of the Colorado Springs, CO location. The Optics Test Engineer is a self-motivated contributor, working with engineering groups at SAMTEC to develop ...

Samtec

Optics Test Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$90K - $120K/yr

The Optics Test Engineer position will work out of the Colorado Springs, CO location. The Optics Test Engineer is a self-motivated contributor, working with engineering groups at SAMTEC to develop ...

Samtec, Inc

Optics Test Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$90K - $120K/yr

The Optics Test Engineer position will work out of the Colorado Springs, CO location. The Optics Test Engineer is a self-motivated contributor, working with engineering groups at SAMTEC to develop ...

KBR

Test Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$89K - $134K/yr

Test Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national ...

True Anomaly

Test Engineer (I or II)

Denver, CO · On-site

$80K - $130K/yr

YOUR MISSION We are seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to support the design, planning, and execution of test campaigns for aerospace defense systems. You will work closely with engineers ...

Voluble Systems LLC

SDET 2

Denver, CO · On-site

$51.50 - $66.50/hr

Develops and maintains automated test scripts and frameworks to validate software functionality and ... Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. EDUCATION AND TRAINING * Bachelor's degree ...

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.

Test Engineer

Aurora, CO · Hybrid

$198K/yr

Test Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD? You understand your customer's environment ...

Syntricate Technologies

SDET Consultant

Boulder, CO · On-site

$50/hr

Azure DevOps (CI/CD) * Containerization * Graph API * Linux * MSTest * OpenXML * Postgres * PowerShell * RabbitMQ * TestRail * Monitor test results, troubleshoot failures, clearly articulate root ...

Tech7 Consulting LLC

Test Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$62K - $141K/yr

As a Test Engineer on our Space Force-centric teams, you'll use your experience to work with developers and engineers to evaluate software developed for national defense. You'll create test plans ...

KBR, Inc.

Test Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$89K - $134K/yr

Test Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Test Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

R0241207 Test Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD? You understand your customer ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Test Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Share Test Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD? You understand your customer ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Test Engineer

Aurora, CO · Hybrid

$86K - $198K/yr

Test Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD? You understand your customer's environment ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Test Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Test Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD? You understand your customer's environment ...

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Optics Test Engineer

Optics Test Engineer

samtec

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop DC, RF, and optical test systems, providing operational procedures required to transition these stations from low volume to high volume work centers.

  • Plan and execute test development activities for assigned programs, ensuring product test requirements are clearly defined and met.

  • Cross-functionally team with Designers, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to support new product introduction.

Samtec rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 141 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Description
Position at Samtec, Inc
Samtec is seeking an Optics Test Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience in microelectronic / microsystem / optical design or manufacturing industries. The Optics Test Engineer position will work out of the Colorado Springs, CO location.
The Optics Test Engineer is a self-motivated contributor, working with engineering groups at SAMTEC to develop and deliver optical product testing solutions for volume manufacturing. This position plans and executes the test development activities of assigned programs. They will ensure product test requirements are clearly defined, create plans to meet the requirements, assisting in roadmap development for continuous improvement. The Optics Test Engineer is the key point of contact for other groups on test development activities, until a manufacturable solution has been transferred to production, and then will continue to support on-going production as required.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
  • Develop DC, RF, and other Optical test systems, providing operational procedures required to transition these stations from low volume to high volume work centers
  • Assists in developing technical roadmaps for new product test development, identifying risk areas associated with different roadmap options, summarizing advantages/ disadvantages.
  • Ensure test station capability and qualification plans are executed and reported as modifications/upgrades are implemented.
  • Defines test project goals, risks, costs/resources, schedule, and potential solutions that may be found.
  • Summarizes test project results, including impacts to product yield, quality, throughput, and cost.
  • Cross-functionally team with Designers, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to support new product introduction.
  • Create, conduct, & analyze Design of Experiments (DOE) for development and production activities.
  • Streamline data gathering, storage and access to minimize effort required to generate required reports.
  • Sustain and improve processes for electrical test processes associated with Samtec's product base.
  • Conduct audits, benchmarking & drive best practice methodologies to proactively prevent quality excursions as the technology ramps.
  • Supervisory responsibility for Engineers or Technicians may be required.

The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.
Required Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in microelectronic / microsystem / optical design or manufacturing
  • SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other engineering design, modeling or simulation software is desirable.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with test development projects and volume manufacturing, based on a thorough understanding of the equipment and materials that are used in the semiconductor and photonics industries.
  • Opto-electronic industry experience desired; preferably direct packaging/assembly/test experience.
  • Candidates must have a strong understanding of statistics, process control and FMEA methodologies.
  • Must have experience with writing test specifications, reports and production documentation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in relating to both internal and external customers.
  • Expertise in Minitab/SAS-JMP/similar data analysis package, proficiency with MS Office expected.

Preferred Education:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or the Physical Sciences from accredited school.

Salary and benefit offerings:
The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year and is commensurate with experience + plus generous Samtec bonuses paid three times per year in February, August and late fall. Samtec's generous benefits package includes medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, EAP, 401K match, profit sharing, plus other voluntary options, as well as paid time off.
About Samtec:
Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec's global presence enables its unmatched customer service.
Samtec is the industry-leading provider of mid-board optical transceiver solutions. This growing and comprehensive family of products provides reliable signal integrity over an extended distance in chip-to-chip, board-to-board, on-board and system-to-system connectivity. Optical products are offered with Samtec's Sudden Service® - full engineering support, online tools and a service attitude that is unmatched.
SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the US on an unrestricted basis for any employer.
SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage
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Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New Albany, IN, US

Year founded

1976

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