Job Title: Test Engineer

Job Description

The Principal Test Engineer is a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team. Activities for this role are primarily focused around becoming a subject matter expert on an existing platform of automated testers fundamental to the generator manufacturing line. The testers are built using National Instruments/Emerson's LabVIEW and TestStand and will require new updates, component replacement, and ongoing support. This role will also support interacting with other legacy test systems on device lines and the Ultrasonic platform production lines. These activities will contribute to best-in-class quality, manufacturability, testability, and serviceability for Surgical Innovations products.

Responsibilities

• Work mostly as an independent actor responsible for the debug and upgrades of both hardware and software used for product test.
• Work as a team member following best practices for the validation and verification of test systems.
• Be a contributing software development engineer in the improvement of automated test systems.
• Help in the definition and creation of techniques for software regression testing.
• Contribute to code and design reviews of New Product Systems.
• Contribute to the maintenance and updates to manufacturing test strategy, test methodology, and test platforms for complex products.
• Contribute to manufacturing process development and validation in compliance with company policies and procedures including the creation and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Develop and execute engineering verification and validation protocols for software controlled systems.
• Stay abreast of advances in latest technologies related to manufacturing test.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Expertise with NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand
• Capability of working within, understanding, and evolving an existing code framework
• Experience with CompactRIO (cRIO) systems
• Experience with LabVIEW Real-Time
• Experience with LabVIEW FPGA
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to use all Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) practices
• Design of automated software controlled test equipment
• Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) and/or Certified TestStand Developer (CTD)
• Experience with various communication protocols (RS-232, RS-485, GPIB, TCP/IP, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, etc.)
• Experience with the test and validation of visual display interfaces
• SQL experience
• Experience with PLC based systems
• C, C , and/or C# experience
• Visual Basic experience
• Demonstrated experience with application of principles of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Familiarity with Agile, XP, or Scrum software development methods and practices

Work Environment

The Lafayette, CO facility offers a collaborative and innovative work environment focused on employee wellness and sustainability. Employees work closely with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are met. The campus supports critical research and development work and provides amenities like a fitness center, cafeteria, and outdoor workspace. The company has maintained a presence in Colorado for almost 50 years, with the Lafayette campus consolidating R&D work from Boulder and Louisville.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $50 - $75