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About the Role

The Senior Electrical Test Development Engineer is responsible for architecting, developing, validating, and deploying automated functional test solutions for electronic products. This role involves leading electrical aspects of test development, including instrumentation selection, test architecture, automation software integration, and manufacturing deployment, requiring strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, validate, and deploy automated functional test solutions for electronic products.
Lead the electrical aspects of test development, including electrical stimulation and measurement techniques, instrumentation selection, test architecture, product interfacing, automation software integration, safety compliance, and manufacturing deployment.
Collaborate with customers, design engineering teams, software developers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
Understand product functionality, performance requirements, and test coverage objectives.
Review product documentation including schematics, bills of material, functional specifications, and communication protocols.
Participate in Design for Testability (DFT) reviews and provide recommendations.
Define overall test strategy and create comprehensive test plans.
Evaluate product technologies and determine requirements for electrical interfaces, power delivery, communication protocols, stimulation methods, measurement techniques, and data collection.
Develop system-level electrical architectures for automated test platforms.
Design electrical test solutions tailored to product-specific requirements.
Select and integrate appropriate test instrumentation.
Design custom interface PCBs, breakout boards, adapter boards, signal conditioning circuits, and custom hardware.
Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect documentation.
Develop electrical connection maps and collaborate with mechanical engineering teams on fixture design.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical safety standards and safe operating practices.
Generate tester Bills of Material (BOMs) and support component sourcing.
Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using tools such as Cadence OrCAD, Allegro, or equivalent platforms.
Support PCB prototype bring-up, debug, validation, and root-cause analysis.
Develop and maintain automated test sequences using NI TestStand and other automation frameworks.
Develop instrument drivers, APIs, and test software modules using Python, C, C#, LabVIEW, or Linux Scripting.
Implement communication interfaces using industry-standard protocols.
Integrate data collection, traceability, and manufacturing execution system (MES) requirements into test solutions.
Support software validation and verification activities for production test systems.
Support tester assembly, integration, debug, and validation activities.
Develop preventive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and other support documentation.
Conduct internal and customer design reviews.
Support installation, qualification, and launch activities at manufacturing sites.
Travel as required to support deployment and production ramp activities.
Provide electrical engineering input for test development quotations and project planning.
Contribute to project schedules, resource estimates, and risk assessments.
Provide regular project status updates to management and stakeholders.
Serve as the technical owner for assigned test development projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience developing automated functional test systems for electronic products.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead and execute complete test development projects from concept through production deployment.
Strong understanding of interactions between product hardware, test software, test fixtures, instrumentation, and manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
Strong experience designing analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power interface circuits for automated test equipment and manufacturing applications.
Proficiency with NI TestStand.
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, C, or C#.
Experience with automated test instrumentation and measurement systems.
Experience working directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
Ability to interpret and analyze technical documentation, schematics, functional requirements, and communication specifications.
Ability to travel up to 20%.

Skills

Ethernet / TCP-IP
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth / BLE
CAN / CAN FD
RS-232 / RS-485
EtherCAT
I²C
SPI
1-Wire
USB
NI TestStand
NI LabVIEW
Python
C
C#
Linux OS / Scripting
Git
Oscilloscopes
Digital Multimeters
Power Supplies
Signal Generators
Frequency Analyzers
RF Test Equipment
Environmental Chambers
Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Leak Test Systems
Schematic capture
PCB layout

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Matching 401(k) Contributions
Vacation and Paid Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Equal Opportunity

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.
We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.