Electrical Engineer
Key details
- Location
- Wixom, MI, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Function
- Hardware, mechanical & civil engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Visa sponsorship
- US citizens only
- Posted
- 7h ago
Skills
About the role
Established in 1969, Testek is the leader in Aerospace and Aircraft Component Test Equipment. Testek is a small company with approximately 170 team members, with the headquarters located in Wixom, Michigan. We pride ourselves in a family-like work environment that includes a diverse team of talented and enthusiastic people.
Testek designs, manufactures, supports and services diversified products including custom test equipment/products and standard test equipment/products. Our wide-ranging capability includes simple manual to complex automatic machinery. Testek offers innovative and competitive solutions to various sectors including aerospace, aircraft, and industrial.
We invite you to explore our website at www.testek.com for more information about our company and our products.
Electrical Engineer – Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)
Aerospace application
We are seeking a highly motivated electrical engineer to become part of the Automated Test Equipment group. The ideal candidate will have the skills and talent to work their way into designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-value automated test solutions for aircraft avionics and electrical components with stringent standards set by third-party aerospace OEMs and industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze OEM design and test documentation to define test requirements and formulate strategic approaches. Select appropriate equipment that aligns with OEM specifications while optimizing costs. Make informed decisions on whether to buy or build non-standard equipment.
- Design and implement automated test solutions, incorporating interface test adapters, custom facility hardware, and accompanying test software.
- Develop test and interface circuitry, including switching, signal conditioning, custom loads, and harnessing.
- Development and deployment of automated test software for all types of avionics equipment, both commercial and military.
- Prepare comprehensive internal documentation packages, including bills of material, schematics, assembly, and mechanical drawings to facilitate the manufacturing of automated test solutions.
- Checkout and testing of all equipment after production builds, starting with dry checks and progressing to full power on.
- Verify all design solutions conform to specifications and meet OEM requirements through Testek Solutions’ rigorous testing and validation process.
- Create user documentation packages containing drawings, operating instructions, and detailed guidelines for end-users.
- Introduce new testing solutions to users, including training and support at remote facilities as required, ensuring optimal installation and startup processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
- Minimum 2 years of engineering job experience
- Willingness to travel to U.S. and international sites for equipment installation and onsite support (up to 25%)
- US Citizen
Preferred Skills:
- Experience reading and creating electrical schematics in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
- Proficiency in test program development using structured programming languages (e.g.,HTBasic, Visual Basic, C++, C#).
- Proven experience in developing test solutions for electronic systems, including adapter, circuit board, and harness design.
- Experience with all aspects of electrical troubleshooting and repair.
- Knowledge of programmable test equipment and tools, such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, resolvers, encoders, and AC and DC power supplies.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written, for collaboration with Testek team members, suppliers, and customers globally.
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
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