Electrical Engineer - NI labVIEW

$93,600 - $104,000/Yr

Pacer Staffing - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvine, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Electrical Engineer - NI LabVIEW position at Pacer Staffing involves the design and development of test system software and hardware within the operations environments of the Global Supply Chain. The role focuses on creating distributed software applications for real-time automated test systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing test software and firmware for production and service testers.

Responsibilities

• Test system development on National Instruments based standard test platform for new product introductions, including concept, architecture, documentation, design, prototype, test, supplier interfaces, manufacturing introduction and service.
• Debug and enhance test software and firmware on production testers and service testers.
• Identify hardware in test system and design product interface fixture needed to fulfill product test requirements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through Qualification & Validation, including development of plans and analysis criteria, execution, and final analysis and acceptance.
• Develop software for interaction with microcontrollers, test equipment, and databases.
• Write modular software that can be reused across different testers.
• Manage software development lifecycle using Agile and Lean methodologies to drive reliability upstream into the development life cycle.
• Conduct PCBA and electronic system testing, with the ability to read and understand PCBA schematics and layouts.
• Document processes, write specifications, and manage change control process and tester/software validation.
• Utilize various communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS232/RS422/RS485, USB, UART.
• Analyze trade-offs between performance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 3-4 years experience required in relevant fields.
• Proven expertise in NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand for test software development and debugging.
• Experience in C/C++ for test firmware development and debugging.
• Experience in Python and PyQt for test software development and debugging.
• Good understanding of software engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
• Proficient in usage of DMM, power supply, oscilloscope, and other lab equipment.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and governance documents (ISO13485, CFR820, IEC 60601-X).
• Ability to translate complex technical information to all levels of the organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Lean and six sigma certifications.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change.
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels in a cross-functional team.
• Expert understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ranging from $45.00 to $50.00 per hour.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Positive working environment.