Sr Test Automation Engineer I Job Eden Prairie area,Minnesota USA,Engineering

Sr. Test Automation Engineer

Take the lead in advancing product quality and performance at Starkey as a Sr. Test Automation Engineer, where you'll design cutting-edge automated V&V systems spanning hardware, firmware, software, RF, and wireless technologies. This highly technical, hands-on role offers the opportunity to architect intelligent test platforms, apply advanced analytics, and mentor engineers while shaping the next generation of innovative communication-enabled products.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

The Sr Test Automation Engineer 1 engages other engineering groups to analyze the product's HW, FW and SW to understand the system verification and validation (V&V) requirements and procedures to define, create and document SW and HW test solutions to improve and automate the V&V processes. This is done during the development of new products and designs. Constant monitoring of existing tool performance against new requirements is needed to maintain levels of V&V performance with the changes in technologies and the introduction of new system elements.

The Sr Test Automation Engineer 1 will use SW and database development tools to create test platforms to improve the V&V processes, in addition she/he leads and direct work to develop V&V environments. This position must be familiar with a variety of electrical, acoustic, wireless and RF concepts, practices, and procedures and rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

A proactive approach towards problems and projects in addition to creativity and latitude is expected. The Sr. Test Automation Engineer 1 will understand wireless physical layer and MAC protocol layer to design and create SW/HW tools that will interact with the product to ensure that algorithms and protocols perform well on real-world traffic and real-world channel variations.

Job Responsibilities/Results

Serve as a leader for the successful development of projects, task, and the resolution of problems
Design and create test systems for the Starkey product's platforms.
Research, evaluate and implement new test methods that relate to the Starkey product platforms.
Maintain and update existing test systems.
Design and implement calibration procedures and methods for the test.
Participate in the conceptualization and development of mechanical tools that will be used in test and test automation.
Design, create and test new software tools for the development of Starkey test platforms.
Maintain and improve existing test software tools.
Serve as a facilitator of discussion and analysis of data and problem solution.
Create test procedures for test and calibration.
Create reports and documentation for data collected in the tests.
Maintain and improve data collection, retrieving and reporting tool.
Lead technical staff to complete task and projects.
Interact with other engineers and with technicians to improve and accelerate results.

Job Requirements

Minimum 7 years with B.S. (E.E or

C.S) or related experience or 5 years with M.S., or 2 years with PhD
2 to 7 years related experience
Analog /digital Electronics, RF & wireless fundamentals and troubleshooting of related circuits/systems required.
Electrical and RF test and measurement equipment required.
Good understanding of digital, analog and RF circuits and working experience in measuring devices via computer-controlled test equipment required.
Experienced in C# programming for automated electronic testing.
Understanding of Wireless Physical Layer and Wireless MAC Layer Protocols desired
Data statistical analysis and statistical process control (Excel and others)
Understanding of FCC, ETSI and other wireless standards desired for Sr. Test Automation Engineer I and required for Sr. Test Automation Engineer II.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in using the following equipment: oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, Network analyzer, Vector Signal Analyzers, Antenna Measurements and RF Anechoic Chambers.
Excellent people skills.
Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent computer skills.
Capable of performing with minimum supervision
Comfortable with multi-tasking

Working Conditions

Standard office and lab conditions
Some travel required.

Salary and Other Compensation:
The target pay rate for this position is between $93,940 - $125,000…