Engineer, Test Development and Support at Dataforth Corporation

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Are you passionate about the art and science of testing high-precision analog and mixed-signal electronics? Do you excel at both creating robust automated test solutions and providing expert-level technical support?

Dataforth Corporation is a global leader in high-performance signal conditioning, data acquisition, and data communication products for demanding industrial markets. We are looking for a talented and motivated engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. This unique, dual-focus role is critical to our success, blending hands-on test development with direct customer and product support. You will not only ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality but also become a key technical resource for the products you help bring to life.

Our collaborative environment and on-site manufacturing facility mean you see the immediate impact of your work, from initial design to production and customer implementation.

How You'll Make an Impact

This is a dynamic role with two core functions:

1. Advanced Test System Development:

• Develop Robust Test Solutions: Take the lead in designing, building, and deploying automated test systems for our diverse portfolio of analog and mixed-signal products. This includes everything from PCB-level fixture design to complete system integration with custom enclosures and safety interlocks.
• Create Intelligent Test Software: Write and maintain sophisticated test software using LabVIEW, Python, or C#/C++. Your code will manage instrument control, implement complex test sequences, communicate with devices via SPI, I2C, and UART, and handle comprehensive data logging to our databases.
• Drive Innovation: Be the test engineering lead for next-generation products, ensuring our testing capabilities evolve with our cutting-edge analog and data acquisition technology.
• Enhance Existing Systems: Continuously improve and maintain current test hardware and software across all manufacturing lines to maximize uptime, precision, and efficiency.

2. Product and Customer Application Support:

• Become the Product Expert: Develop a deep technical understanding of Dataforth's entire product line, from our SCM5B signal conditioning modules to the MAQ
  20 data acquisition system.
• Provide Tier-3 Technical Support: Serve as the go-to engineering expert for complex customer issues escalated by our support team. Troubleshoot applications, analyze data, and help customers successfully integrate our products into critical industrial and SCADA systems.
• Collaborate for Quality: Work closely with design engineering to identify the root cause of product issues found in production or by customers and contribute to permanent solutions.
• Own Your Projects: Independently manage the technical execution, scheduling, and cost considerations for your test development and support projects based on defined requirements.

What You'll Bring to the Table

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a closely related field.
• 4+ years of direct experience in designing, developing, and implementing test solutions for analog and mixed-signal products.
• Strong foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, especially as it applies to test fixtures and device interfaces.
• Proficiency in a relevant programming language for test automation (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, C#, C++).
• Hands-on experience using and controlling test equipment like DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a customer-facing technical support or applications engineering role is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with various communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet).
• Experience with database interaction for test data storage and analysis.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude or CAD experience for designing enclosures and fixtures.

Why You'll Love Working at Dataforth

• Critical Impact: Play a vital role in guaranteeing the quality and reliability of globally recognized industrial products.
• End-to-End Visibility: See your test systems in action and collaborate directly with the production team at our integrated, on-site manufacturing facility.
• A True Full-Spectrum Role: Engage your skills across the entire product lifecycle, from new product introduction to ensuring customer success in the field.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work hours in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Invest in Your Future: Benefit from profit sharing, a 401k plan with company match, and tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Relocation Support: Assistance is available for qualified candidates moving to the Tucson area.

Ready to Build the Foundation of Quality at Dataforth?

If you are a detail-oriented engineer who is passionate about creating effective test…