Test Engineer

Overview

The Test Engineer will perform the following functions and support test processes for the production of a variety of products including servers, switches and storage devices. The role includes developing test processes, troubleshooting techniques, documentation, and training production technicians. The position also focuses on driving test process efficiency improvements while maintaining test integrity and product quality.

• Develop, implement and support test processes for the production of a variety of products including servers, switches and storage devices
• Develop techniques to troubleshoot failing systems as quickly and efficiently as possible
• Create work instructions and update online documentation for testing, troubleshooting, and repairing all CCBU products assembled at QMN
• Train production technicians to test, troubleshoot and repair CCBU products manufactured at QMN, managing several test projects simultaneously
• Drive test process efficiency improvements to reduce Time-to-Fail and overall test time while maintaining integrity of test and quality of product shipped
• Support the launch of new products at QMN; work with end customers, corporate R&D, Test Development, and Manufacturing teams to analyze test data, troubleshoot, identify product defects, verify fixes and document test results
• Communicate product readiness, level of quality, and results to the project team

• Engineering Failure Analysis on product issues identified in the field
• Assist with reporting test data to management as required
• Set up/maintain the Test Servers and Network in conjunction with IT group
• Create basic test files as necessary (such as cable files and hardware lists)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Develops and maintains automated test processes to enhance and ensure the reliability and quality of new and existing products
• Performs results analysis, root cause identification, and reporting
• Analyzes failure reports and makes recommendations to improve product reliability and quality, and quality assurance processes, practices and procedures
• Works independently and within engineering practices to maintain, modify, and enhance existing quality methods & processes
• Makes good technical decisions and completes tasks & assignments under only general direction
• Recognizes problems that need further investigation, seeks assistance when needed, demonstrates initiative and self-motivation
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions under only very general direction
• Provides solutions for a wide range of difficult problems
• Ensures a common test tool set is developed for use in manufacturing and service
• Provides leadership for all tests and diagnostics used in product engineering, manufacturing, returned material repair and supplier quality

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent discipline, or alternatively 2 years of experience in Software Development
• Must have demonstrable skills and the ability to discuss, in depth, the technical aspects of project experience
• A proven track record of high productivity in test programming and debugging

• Experience with Python scripting and Linux shell scripts to test computer hardware and verify hardware configurations
• Familiarity with server architecture including hardware, firmware and drivers
• Experience with network technologies and protocols, switches, routers etc.
• Familiarity with PXE boot process, Automated Test Network, and OS download
• Experience, and solid understanding of the hardware product development lifecycle, software development methodologies, change management, release management, configuration management
• Experience with client / server environments

• Ability to build internal and external cross functional relationships
• Project Management Skills
• Proven knowledge and demonstrated application of engineering concepts and skills
• Proven understanding of software systems and the process required in producing product deliverables
• Experience in testing…