Engineer, Test Development and Support at Dataforth Corporation

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.

This is a dynamic role with two core functions:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…