Associate Test-Validation Engineer

Description

• On occasions, this role will be required to climb ladders and stairs with or without reasonable accommodations
• Testing Edwards Fire Systems with a focus on devices ensuring all product operations and functionality.
• Guarantee that the product tests meet agency requirements. (Agencies include UL, ULC, FM, CSFM, FCC, CE, EN-54, and CCCF.
• Collaborate with other test engineers as well as the design engineers on various product development projects in order to maintain constant communication among teams
• Test products using various tools like computer software, surface mount technology (SMT), electrical equipment (such as oscilloscopes and multi-meters) and specific testing techniques (such as smoke boxes, heat tunnels, environmental chambers, etc.)
• Archive test processes and results
• Create and execute testing and validation procedures for each product assigned
• Troubleshoot with the engineering department when issues are found when testing
• Record all testing processes and log all defects in the HPQC
• Ensure that there is a clean, safe, and organized common workspace
• Use HPQC (Hewitt Packard Quality Center) testing procedures to develop programs for hardware and software operation
• Maintain all assigned test plans and schedules for assigned projects
• Maintain installation instructions and manuals in the lab
• Assist in the maintenance of the testing lab, ensuring that the lab equipment and system samples are organized
• Review and thoroughly understand product schematics and client requirements for the fire detection products including smoke, CO, and heat sensors for commercial and residential markets. Also, fire notification products that include strobes, sounders and speakers.
• Ensure that each electrical component, system and even testing equipment are properly functioning in excellent condition

Requirements

• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills with little to no supervision
• Excellent self-task management/prioritization and documentation skills in a R&D or testing lab environment
• Interpersonal skills to work with several departments, including engineering and production
• Experience with JIRA software
• HS Diploma or GED
• Understanding of how to use sound measurements, light measurements, smoke tunnels, fire test rooms, smoke boxes, heat tunnels, CO chambers, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Expert on Microsoft Office (especially Excel and macros in Excel)
• Understands how to read and interpret schematics
• General understanding of engineering equipment like soldering irons, hand-held power tools
• Basic knowledge of low voltage electronics
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Knowledge of the fire and safety industry
• 2+ years of experience working in an engineering test lab and testing various electrical devices and components
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. without restrictions

Benefits

• Financial Protection: Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick days, company holidays, and various leave options (parental, FMLA, etc)
• Health Coverage: Choose from three medical plans, dental, and vision options
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employee Support: EAP, adoption/surrogacy assistance, additional voluntary health benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance