Test Engineer

Banner Engineering

Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation for over 50 years. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, our products help companies worldwide increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology.

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $74,470 – $142,068. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

The Test Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to maintain, improve, and design test solutions, working independently with direction from the manager. The ideal candidate brings strong problem-solving skills and a proven ability to understand electronics and mechanical design, as well as programming concepts and technologies. This role will have split time between our Corporate location in Plymouth, MN and the Plant location in Brooklyn Park, MN.

This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working individually and collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects.

• Collaborate with the design and product engineering teams to formulate test strategies for analog, digital, and mixed-signal products on automated test equipment (ATE).
• Identify and document test system (ATE) requirements.
• Design, implement, and debug automated test programs and hardware setups using industry-standard test equipment.
• Debug and validate analog, digital, and mixed-signal products on ATE.
• Stay current in best practices and investigate new methods, products, and test systems.
• Provide work direction to technicians and other engineers.
• Work independently to scope and plan project efforts.
• Resolve basic project issues and advanced technical issues.
• Support production facilities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
• 2+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with manufacturing test processes for electronic or safety-critical products.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, digital/analog signals, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and test documentation.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Experience developing software applications using environments such as Test Stand, LabVIEW, C++, Visual Basic, or C#.

• 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with safety-rated industrial control systems or automation hardware.
• Familiarity with PLCs, Remote I/O architectures, or distributed control systems.
• Knowledge of automated test systems (LabVIEW, Python, or similar).
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of electronics and mechanical design.
• Good understanding of programming concepts and technologies.
• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate…