Test Equipment Controls Engineer
Core
Technical owner of production and engineering test systems for validating complex electromechanical, hydraulic, and motion control products.
Role type
Senior IC controls and automation engineer
Builds
Automated test stands, control panels, instrumentation systems, and data acquisition hardware
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Test automation / Motion control
Required skills
PLC programming, industrial instrumentation, signal conditioning, data acquisition, electromechanical systems troubleshooting, root cause analysis, control logic development, HMI/GUI development, sensor integration, calibration, technical documentation
Preferred skills
LabVIEW, National Instruments hardware, PC-based test software, motion control systems, servo drives, closed-loop control systems, legacy equipment modernization
Technologies
PLCs, HMIs, LabVIEW, National Instruments, servo drives, motion control systems, data acquisition platforms
Responsibilities
Own reliability and configuration management of production test stands; Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and software issues; Design and upgrade test equipment and control panels; Develop PLC-based control systems and automated machine logic; Create and maintain operator-facing HMI and GUI applications; Select, install, and calibrate sensors and instrumentation; Integrate control hardware into automated test environments; Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures; Develop technical documentation including schematics and maintenance plans; Drive modernization initiatives for automation and throughput; Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
