Electrical Test Engineer

Würth Elektronik and the IC Support Team:
Würth Elektronik, a key division of the privately-owned German conglomerate, Würth Group, boasting 80,000 employees and $15 billion in revenue, stands as the premier Global leader in high-quality electronic and electromechanical components. Operating with a workforce of over 8,000 individuals across fifty countries, Würth Elektronik plays a pivotal role in advancing technologies vital to the future, including electric vehicles, 5G, and energy harvesting. Our unwavering commitment is to not only meet but exceed our customers' expectations.

About the Team:
Our global semiconductor support team comprises 30+ engineers and technical marketing experts spread across the globe, providing crucial support to IC manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Reporting directly to the Würth Elektronik General Managers in Germany, our team enjoys a high degree
of autonomy in shaping its strategy and decision-making processes. Würth Elektronik places a high value on loyalty, hard work, and fosters employee growth within the organization.

Position Summary:
Responsible for managing the daily operation of the test laboratory. This includes working with product design engineers to define efficient, accurate, repeatable, and safe test procedures. This position also involves training technicians to perform various tests at the eval board level and provide guidance when technical issues arise. This position requires maintaining calibration standards within the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities:
You will manage the daily operation of the test laboratory to meet the needs of the Global IC supportteam.

Document test procedure for easy comprehension and efficient implementation by test technicians based on input from product design engineers and product definition engineers.

Develop test schedules and allocate test resources based on priorities that best meet the needs of the Global IC support team.

Perform most probable root cause analysis and propose solutions for test procedure deficiencies and/or component deficiencies.

Supervise and provide guidance for solder rework test boards when necessary.

Train technicians to load, execute and validate test programs.

Modify test programs, as necessary.

Review test and edit reports before submission to product design engineers and product definition engineers.

Develop and execute test procedures to document operation and calibration of test equipment on a defined interval basis.

Qualifications:
Working knowledge of oscilloscopes, vector network analyzer, impedance analyzers, power analyzers, dielectric withstanding voltage (Hipot), thermal imagers and power electronics circuit measurements such as efficiency, ripple current and transient analysis.

Working knowledge of Python, LabVIEW and SCPI protocols.

Familiarity with technical specifications and electrical tests for passive components such as transformers, inductors, capacitors, and resistors.

Trouble shooting hardware and software issues.

Spreadsheet analysis of test results.

Solder assembly and solder rework of both thru-hole and surface mount components.

Working knowledge of basic power electronics circuits: Buck, Boost, Flyback.

Personable interaction skills.

Written documentation skills.

Experience:
BSEE or BSET degree or 7 years professional experience in electrical design and characterization

Benefits:

We offer a full benefit package that includes Basic Life, Vision, and Short and Long Term Disability provided by the Company at no cost to you. Medical, Dental, Additional Life Insurance and Vision insurance for employee and family, Identity Theft Protection, and Legal Services Benefit are available at group rates through payroll deduction. A 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending and Dependent Day Care Accounts are available. Benefits are available the first of the month following the hire date except for Short and Long Term Disability that have a 60-day waiting period.

Job Type:
Full-Time

Additional Compensation:
Bonuses

Work Location:
Plano, TX

Company Culture:
People-oriented: supportive and fairness-focused
Fast paced: competitive and growth-oriented
Stable: traditional, stable, strong processes