Electrical Test Manufacturing Engineer

Job Number: 751

External Description:

Electrical Test Manufacturing Engineer We make the world a better place to live!

At Carrier, we build and maintain comfortable, accessible, efficient, healthy, safe, secure, and sustainable environments. Carrier’s Fire & Security Products (FSP) business builds technology that saves lives and protects property by offering leading fire and security systems solutions globally. Carrier Fire & Security Products is seeking an Electrical Test Manufacturing Engineer for its Detector Electronics fire and gas detection business in Bloomington, MN! Det-Tronics has been providing proven flame detection, gas detection, and hazard mitigation systems for high-risk processes and critical industrial operations worldwide since 1973. The company designs manufacture and commissions certified SIL 2-capable flame and gas detection solutions. Det-Tronics products carry performance and safety certifications from globally recognized third-party testing agencies and approval bodies.

About this role:

The Electrical Test Manufacturing Engineer is a key member of the Operations Support team and uses education, experience, and the Carrier Operating System to ensure the efficient performance of production equipment. Work with Design Engineering, Compliance, and Production to define product test requirements. Design, build and maintain functional test fixtures used on the production floor. Program fixtures to operate the tests, capture test results, and interface with a tester computer interface (GUI). Document test requirements, test process work instructions, tester design documentation, maintenance plan (PM), and tester maintenance standard work. This role requires solid skills in electrical design, software, some mechanical design, hands-on building/wiring, programming (C#), and solid communication and writing skills. 

This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, collaborating with Test Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Production Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• The main responsibility will be to continually improve production test equipment, software, tools, test fixtures, and test processes
• Support production to meet customer shipment schedules through problem resolution, troubleshooting, documentation updates, and test fixture repair and maintenance.
• Work with design engineering to understand test requirements
• Work with the Manufacturing Engineering team in the creation of automated and semi-automated test equipment for the manufacturing floor.
• Create new test fixture software using Visual Studio .Net C#.
•  Support existing test fixture programming in C#, C++, Python, and LabView.
• Create, modify, and maintain controlled documents (including detailed tester design documentation and test process operator instructions)
• Work with the Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to create a thorough and robust preventative maintenance program for the production equipment.
• Perform the initial troubleshooting of failures affecting test equipment, fixtures, and processes. 
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of production test equipment and fixtures as necessary.   
• Design and maintain electronic test components (circuit board level)
• Analyze test capacity and effectively to optimize product flow through production processes
• Function as part of the production team(s) and support product quality, line efficiency, and general safety goals and metrics    
• Actively participate in production improvement activities and proactively seek and suggest improvement opportunities.      
• Support the Preventive Maintenance system
• Support the Manufacturing Execution System
• Support achievement of EH&S goals; complete monthly inspections and complete all assigned action items in a timely manner.
• Projects would be tailored to the strengths and interests of the applicant but could include mechanical, electrical, and/or software design aspects. 
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• 3+ years' engineering experience in a production environment working as a test fixture developer or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in experience in C#/C++
• 1+ years of experience in working with prints, drawings, BOM’s, and process instructions.
• 1+ years of experience in writing/creating technical documentation including prints/drawings, procedures, reports, work instructions, and charts/graphs.
• 2+ years of experience with electrical test components and equipment (meter, oscilloscope, signal analyzer, power supply, I/O module, etc.).
• Due to contractual agreements, must be a US citizen, green card holder, or permanent resident.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing and/or building test fixtures
• Experienced with computers using the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Familiarity with electromechanical assembly techniques (soldering, wiring, light mechanical assembly, etc.)
• Familiarity with LEAN principles.
• Demonstrated ability to collect data and perform advanced analysis and/or graphical analysis.
• Must be a self-motivated, team-oriented individual who can work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Availability to work extended hours when needed.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and respectful of others in a diverse work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Demonstrated open attitude for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in solving complex problems or leading projects with a multi-departmental team.
• Proven ability to perform under stress and meet guidelines
• Must be able to perform essential job functions safely and work within established company guidelines for EH&S and Ethics.
• Relevant programming experience/knowledge
• Knowledge and experience using JDE are a plus.
• Database knowledge (queries, reports, table structures, etc.).

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Job Number: 30105604

Community / Marketing Title: Electrical Test Manufacturing Engineer

Location_formattedLocationLong: Minnesota, US