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Now hiring a Test Engineer in Scotts Valley, CA - Apply now!

Job Title: Test Engineer

Pay Rate: $60- $70/hr.

Shift: AM

Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D

Position overview & purpose  

The Test Engineer will work to characterize, scale and industrialize the production chemical and materials preparation processes at Clients first manufacturing facility. This Test Engineer will play a large role in qualifying first article production equipment and processes, as well as establishing process control methodologies and practices. They will demonstrate leadership during the start-up phase, working closely with our R&D group. Ongoing duties will include process optimization, reduced process variation, and cost reduction.  

Essential duties & responsibilities  

● Identifies and resolves issues related to product level testing at client test facilities.

● Sustains and supports operations personnel engaged in production testing.

● Successfully works/interacts with different functional groups: product engineering,   process engineering, quality and planning to achieve individual and team goals.

● Supports development of new test processes/systems to improve product testing efficiency.  

● Participates in new technology development projects to facilitate transfer to production.

● Knowledge of complete systems, processes, & technologies related to product test, product test equipment, software for various types of test equipment, manufacturing process flow, and MES system.  

Knowledge, skills & abilities  

■ Excellent problem resolution and analytical skills  

■ Proficiency in automated test system software.  

■ Demonstrated test software and hardware development experience.  

■ Demonstrated ability to clearly document processes and procedures.

■ Must employ good judgment and display considerable initiative.  

■ Must be team-oriented and able to work with multiple organizations and vendors.

■ Demonstrated expertise in DOE and SPC.  

Basic qualifications & competencies  

● B.S. degree in electrical engineering or physics and 4 -7 years of experience.

● A minimum of 2-3 years relevant work experience in Test Engineering.

● Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S., Ambient Photonics is not willing to provide sponsorship.  

Preferred qualifications & competencies  

● 4+ years or related experience in any combination of the following functions: test sustaining engineering, test development engineering, optoelectronic testing.

● Industrial experience in a similar position in a manufacturing environment such as PCBA, photovoltaics, IC, or hard disk.  

● Strong mechanical aptitude.  

Physical demands and working environment  

● Prolonged periods sitting at a desk or working on a computer.  

● Must be able to lift to <50 pounds .  

● Occasional prolonged periods of standing .  

Travel  

● <20 % Travel.  

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Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s  Fair Chance Act webpage.

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