Manufacturing Test Engineer

Overview

Develop, deploy, and maintain automated manufacturing test systems for battery backup production.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment troubleshooting
• test validation
• data analysis
• test deployment
• uptime improvement
• team collaboration

Tasks

-Support equipment troubleshooting and qualification during development and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment -Build and validate test equipment, then deploy to production lines at contract manufacturers and internally, while verifying tester documentation to ensure a seamless handoff to production -Perform preemptive data analysis and voice of the customer (VOC) discussions to understand challenges with manufacturing test equipment post deployment, and advocate for solutions that align with both equipment and production goals -Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the manufacturing test equipment meets and exceeds expectations. Understand shortcomings when expectations are not met -Lead uptime (HW reliability, software faults, maintenance schedules, etc.), cycle time and FPY improvements on manufacturing test equipment -Provide ongoing troubleshooting support for these testers after deployment

Requirements

• plc
• electrical engineering
• linux
• can bus
• python
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Basic proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Siemens) -Effective at summarizing/presenting data in a manner that is easily digestible to various technical and non-technical audiences -Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience -Exposure to a wide variety of test and automation systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, data acquisition, safety, and I/O devices (i.e., pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current and power meters, PLCs, etc.) -5+ years of experience in electrical test systems design -Understanding of grid simulators, RLC power manipulation, inverter operations, and power system controls -Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems -Experience with CAN bus communications and ability to interpret traces -Ability to read and understand software code (e.g., TestStand, LabVIEW, Python, Golang, C, C++) -Understand engineering first principles of test equipment and have a system level grasp of operations to serve as a key contact for the design team and site operations -Hands-on experience designing and building end-of-line and functional test systems

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Benefits

-In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

About Base Power Company

-Base Power is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, committed to developing sustainable power generation projects. -With a focus on solar, wind, and other green energy sources, the company helps meet global energy needs while reducing environmental impact. -They specialize in designing, financing, and managing power projects that make a tangible difference in the global energy landscape. -The company works across diverse markets and brings innovative solutions to energy challenges, ranging from local utilities to large-scale industrial projects. -A key strength lies in their ability to deliver projects that integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure while maximizing energy efficiency. -Notable for its forward-thinking approach, Base Power is not just a company but a catalyst for energy transition worldwide.

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