Test System Design Engineer

Overview

WARNING:
This role is for motivated people with great ideas who thrive in a culture of innovation.

Circuit Check is the market-leading provider of automated test systems and test fixtures for complex electronic products for the automotive, military/aerospace, medical, industrial, and computer networking industries. We foster innovation in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment where our test designs impact products used by millions of people worldwide. Our design staff includes electrical, software, mechanical engineers, and project managers, with support across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Malaysia, and China.

Provide end-to-end development of electrical and/or software solutions for custom functional test systems, including writing requirements, test system development and integration, acceptance testing, and technical support.

• Develop test system requirements
• Design electrical/software solutions that satisfy test system requirements
• Lead or participate in design review meetings
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure effective overall system design
• Provide technical leadership on projects involving multiple engineers, including leading the overall design approach, partitioning work among the team, and sequencing detailed design activities to support the project schedule
• Support the sales process by providing technical expertise in customer proposals
• Provide effective communication with project team members, including project status, risks, and suggestions to project leadership
• Collaborate with customers as needed to accomplish customer goals
• Be part of an integration/design team that may include a project manager, a mechanical engineer, and the manufacturing/production group; team composition may be local or global

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a test engineering environment
• 8 years of related engineering experience
• Automated functional test development experience desirable

• Ability to select test hardware based on a test specification
• Knowledge of Visio;
  Altium PCB designer experience is a plus
• Test software design skills in one or more of the following:
  • Application software development in Microsoft Visual Studio () and/or
  • NI LabVIEW/Test Stand program development certification
• Analyze existing test solution (electrical/software) and understand the design for maintenance or upgrading
• Ability to design complex hardware and software solutions
• Strong analytical skills; able to resolve technical problems with innovative solutions
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• May require additional hours during peak demand
• Maintains confidentiality and security of intellectual property (CUI-ITAR, Prototype)
• Mentor technicians and engineers
• Participate in company initiatives such as ISO processes, continuous improvement projects, Kaizen meetings

• Majority of time in usual office working conditions
• Ability to sit for extended periods; bend, reach, stoop, and twist as required
• Use of an office computer for completing work
• Limited exposure to a manufacturing area with typical environmental attributes
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs
• Minimal travel may be required (less than 5%)

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for an employment visa. Circuit Check is a federal contractor and participates in the E-Verify program where required by law.

Circuit Check, Inc is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Base pay is $85,000 to $130,000 per year and represents the full earning potential in this position. Starting salaries for well-qualified new hires are typically around the midpoint of the range. Compensation includes additional benefits described below.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. Paid time off includes vacation and sick time plus nine paid holidays. A summary of benefits can be provided by request via email to

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact  with your request and contact information. We will accommodate requests during the interview process while upholding privacy.