Engineer I - Electrical Test Engineer

Federal Signal - University Park, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

University Park, IL

Publishing Industries

About the position

Federal Signal has an immediate opening for an Electrical Test Engineer based at our University Park, Illinois facility. This position will be responsible for the full software development life-cycle from design requirements through production release for automated test fixtures used in production.

Responsibilities

• Create software applications for test solutions that support product manufacturing including automated testing.
• Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met via testing methods.
• Integrate testing system software and hardware platforms as needed.
• Design, configure, and manufacture customized ATE (automated test equipment) systems and Test Program Set development.
• Responsible for full software development life-cycle from requirements thru production release.
• Provide design guidance and instructions on design principles to test technicians for fixtures developed.
• Provide engineering support to resolve product testing issues as it relates to software and hardware concerning fixtures.
• Produce and present architectural and development guidelines and best practices as it relates to software.
• Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.
• May include travel to vendors and/or trade shows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in technology related field or equivalent from an accredited university.
• 0-3 years of previous experience in a similar role required.
• Development experience using National Instruments LabVIEW software Version 2014 and higher a plus.
• Development experience using National Instruments hardware such as USB DAQ modules including GPIB and serial interfaces.
• Knowledge of data communications (RS232, RS485, I2C, CAN Bus, LIN, TCP/IP, UDP) preferred.
• Proficient with standard test equipment such as digital multimeter, power supplies, oscilloscope, sound level meter, function generator, DIO...
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to read detailed schematics required.
• Ability to use Python, .NET, C++, or related software is a plus.

Benefits

• Annual bonus potential
• Insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoke-free, drug-free workplace