Senior Test Engineer

Position Description:         

Sr. Test Engineer for Medtronic, Inc located in Tempe, AZ.  Design, deliver, and support test solutions in support of production testing and product development for innovative implantable medical grade electronics. Coordinate technical project planning and test development activities for medium and complex test program developments, utilizing Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project to construct project schedules. Work as MSA (Measurement System Analysis) peer to review deliverables from peers. Coordinate CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) activities related to non-conformances to increase business efficiency and compliance and reduce quality findings.  Develop software applications using ATE (Automated Test Equipment) to test multi-chip electronic assembly intended for medical device application. Responsible for PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design using EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools such as OrCad, Altium and Pads to develop application specific test hardware for different testers. Develop and debug software to test digital, mixed signal Integrated Circuits (ICs), and other components using various programming languages such as LabVIEW, TestStand, C, and C++. Develop manufacturing firmware solutions to perform Burn-in and BIST (Built-in Self Test) testing. Utilize various lab equipment including Oscilloscopes, DMMs (Digital Multi-Meters), SMUs (Source Measurement Units), Power Supplies and Differential Amplifiers to evaluate functionality. Perform Statistical Analysis using Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (Gage R&R), Equivalency Studies and Accuracy Analysis to understand test variation, tester to tester distributions, yield capabilities and product performance. Perform bench characterization, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and FMEA (Failure mode effect analysis). Perform Verification and Validation for individual test blocks, and document test procedures and reports following the SOP (Standard Operating Procedures). Utilize various DFT (Design For Test) techniques and test protocols to including JTAG, SCAN, UART, and SPI.  Work in a cleanroom environment.  *Position works a hybrid model and will be onsite in Tempe, AZ.  – 4 days per week.  Relocation assistance not available for this position.  #LI-DNI.

Basic Qualifications:          

Masters’ Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering or related engineering field and two (2) years of experience as a test or electrical engineer or related occupation; OR Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering or related engineering field and five (5) years of experience as a test or electrical engineer or related occupation. Must possess at least two (2) years’ experience with each of the following: ATE;           PCB design using EDA tools; Developing and debugging software to test digital and mixed signal ICs and components using LabVIEW, TestStand, C, or C++; Oscilloscopes, DMMs, SMUs, Power Supplies, and Differential Amplifiers; Gage R&R, Equivalency Studies, and Accuracy Analysis; Bench characterization, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and FMEA; Verification and Validation for test blocks, test procedures and reports; DFT techniques and test protocols to include JTAG, SCAN, UART and SPI; and Working in a cleanroom environment.

Salary:                               

$140,200 to $148,800 per year

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans