Test Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

A Career at HARMAN

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About the Role

The Test Engineer of AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) is responsible for: Define test development technology based on Harman product to support the planning, development, and implementation of test systems for audio amplifiers, infotainment systems, and associated telematic module.

This will include test at all levels of assembly, from PCBA to finished good level.  All available test technologies should be applied as appropriate, including ICT, functional test, boundary scan test, and both manual and automatic systems. The scope of work may include projects for the local and global markets, to be manufactured in various locations around the world. 

What You Will Do

The Test Engineer to deliver efficient and effective test systems to MFG teams and support ED/DV sample according to plan.  This will include, but not be limited to the activities below.

• Plan and Design Test Systems

• Estimate test strategies and costs during the Request for Quotation (RFQ) phase of new business

• Work with the Design Team to analyze new designs and develop test specifications

• Based on the test requirements, determine the appropriate test strategy, including the required test methods, hardware, and software

• Define test points and conditions for all relevant test, diagnosis and repair functions.

• Act as the main interface with assigned projects for all tests related issues. Review all assemblies for testability and interact with the design to improve test access, coverage, and reduce the cost of test. 

• Execute Test System Realization

• Work with suppliers to design and build the systems in a cost-effective manner and to ensure that schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met.

• Conduct detailed test programming using appropriate script languages.

• Ensure that all test strategies and components function correctly via pilot factory processes and verifications.

• Meet all projects requirements for prototype and design verification builds, ensuring that appropriate levels of test systems are available for each phase.

• Ensure that each test system is optimized prior to launch to minimize cycle time, minimize false failures, and maximize effective test coverage.

• Document the final system.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Execute Test System launch and delivery to production

• Ensure a smooth system installation at the manufacturing site.

• Ensure a thorough system validation at the manufacturing site, including all setup and verification steps.

• Ensure a smooth handover to the manufacturing team, including full training and documentation.

• Monitor performance during launch for a minimum of 90 days using statistical techniques in order to ensure that a capable process is handed over to production.

• Series Production Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Recognize new requirements and work with production to successfully introduce new test elements during serial production

• Monitor and contribute to the improvement of Test Yields, Test Efficiency, Tester Intermittencies, Electrical Defects, and overall Tester performance. 

• Provide feedback to design on Design for Testability (DFT and database)

• Work closely with Product Design teams during product development in order to provide continuous feedback and help to deliver highly manufacturable and testable products and thus enable high quality cost effective production testing processes.

• Develop and integrate next generation test technologies

• Support analyze and evaluate technology trends, manufacturing needs and upcoming customer demands.  Based on this, ensure that a test technology roadmap is in place that will support future needs and take advantage of new technologies to ensure long-term sustainable efficiency.

• Facilitate knowledge training/transfer about all aspects of test system to AME test engineers and local factory engineers.

• Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor to support the company needs.

• Eight or more years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in launching new products, be familiar with new project development procedure.

• Experience in developing test specification, test solution, test requirements.

• Familiar with DFT/DFM is preferred.

• Experience with embedded SW, different microcontroller platforms (Freescale, Renesas…) and buses (CAN, LIN, MOST…).

Bonus Points if You Have

• Advanced level on test develops related tools (C#, LabVIEW, Test Stand, Supernova. Java).

• RF /ICT(Teradyne) test knowledge.

• R&D knowledge.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 15%, domestic only OR domestic and international travel

• Be willing to work in an office, manufacturing facility.

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

• This position requires the use of a use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle.  As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined in HARMAN’s sole discretion, no more than 4 active points for moving violations (issued by any motor vehicle agency), and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

• Market competitive and compliant compensation and benefits programs, e.g. integrated commercial insurance, recognition program, wellness program, etc.

• HARMAN University takes the mission to further stimulate a learning culture and provide meaningful learning and development programs for your professional development.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.