2015-05-04

Requisition Number 56619BR Position Title Test Engineer Location of Position United States-Wisconsin-Mequon Business Group Operations and Engineering Services Discipline Engineering Relocation Eligible No Position Type Full Time Position Summary The ideal candidate will combine project management skills with electrical engineering and software programming skills gained through hands on design, development, and debug of automated manufacturing test systems. Projects require self-direction and ability to adjust to changes in priority and scope. Typical workload requires complex multi-project coordination and periodic management review. Designs, develops, and implements cost-effective automated methods of testing and troubleshooting manufactured product including assemblies and printed circuit boards. Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products. Plans the resources and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices. Scope of work will include new product development (NPI), legacy equipment support, continuation engineering, production support, and equipment replacement. This test equipment consists of electrical / mechanical measurement and controls, mechanical fixtures and software which are used in global manufacturing facilities to produce Rockwell Automation products. In this engineering position it is beneficial to have skills and/or experience in electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines. This individual will be assisting new product design teams, consisting of Development, Industrialization and Manufacturing Engineering to insure product designs can be tested effectively and economically. To be successful, the candidate will need to exhibit good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, the ability to work in teams, and very strong problem solving skills. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Read and interpret new product designs consisting of electronic circuit schematics, electrical and mechanical equipment design drawings, bills of materials, design and functional specifications. * Procurement of hardware for equipment build and creation of documentation in support of projects is required. * Provide strategic Tier-2 technical support assisting in troubleshooting complex test systems to resolve crisis downtime situations in Rockwell Automation plants. * Work on multi-faceted projects involving design, construction, installation and support of complex electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment. * Estimate, review and monitor test equipment project costs and schedules. Provide timely updates and adjustments when project changes from plan. * Conduct tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations (state/federal laws, ISO9001, ISO14000, etc.) as well as Rockwell Automation policies and procedures. . Minimum Qualifications BSEE, BSEET, BSSE, or BSEE/CS; Bachelor's degree in electronics or electrical engineering, computer science, or software engineering. Proficiency in communication of technical ideas through, team meetings, engineering drawings, and documentation. Good written and verbal communications in English. Experience in Test Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Design Engineering. Ability to evaluate a product and develop a solution for testing. Mental and visual ability to independently design, develop and implement software using multiple programming languages (including C, C++, C#, NI Test Stand, Visual Basic, PLC, etc.). Mental and visual ability to create, read, and interpret complex circuit schematics. Knowledge of electronic hardware design processes and mechanical design concepts. Self-directed and able to adjust to changes in priority and scope. Ability to use and remotely control through software, common electronic measurement tools (Oscilloscopes, mu

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