Manufacturing Test Engineer, Electrical (MTEE) with Gladiator Technologies

Gladiator Technologies, Inc. is a rapidly growing designer and manufacturer of high performance MEMS inertial systems and sensors and systems for demanding commercial aerospace, defense, motorsports and other commercial applications. Gladiator is expanding rapidly and currently has openings in our manufacturing and test group. Learn more about Gladiator Technologies at About Gladiator Technologies     POSITION SUMMARY: Perform MTEE duties including initial analog and digital circuit testing to verify proper operation of new CCA’s. Design verification testing (DVT), qualification testing (QUAL TEST), troubleshooting, technical support, application engineering with customers.  Perform modification of electrical designs and test procedures in the support of production and newly designed products. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: ·         Develop and maintain (with IT) performance characteristics database for statistical performance analysis on production units. ·         Develop and maintain failure analysis database, issue corrective action (with QA) and customer failure analysis reports. ·         Develop and maintain sensor yield analysis database (with IT) for sensor yield improvements with feedback into design engineering. ·         Utilize key design tools including design of experiments (DOE) and implement improvements. ·         Support updates to documentation associated with specifications, user guides, updates to assembly and production testing per AS9100C / ISO 9001:2008. ·         Support trouble shooting of developmental and production products including test equipment, sensor, CCA’s and end items. ·         Support any related engineering activities as directed by Engineering and Operations management and perform other duties as assigned. ·         Performs all other related duties as assigned by Manager. * * These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent.  However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.    QUALIFICATIONS:  ·        Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of related electronics and job experience (minimum of 3 to 5 years). ·        Analog and digital circuit test, troubleshooting and documentation experience of 3 to 5 years minimum. ·        Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and Windows Operating System. ·        Aerospace and Defense electronics experience strongly preferred (inertial product experience highly desired). ·        Strong computer and math skills required as well as strong knowledge of electronics. ·        Familiar with circuit layout and documentation. ·        Follow through in testing new development products. ·        Ability to interface and support customers with technical requirements. ·        Ability to design and maintain drawings and schematics, functional and acceptance test procedures, failure reports, manuals and all other applicable engineering and production specifications. DVT, Qual Test, failure analysis as necessary. ·        Ability to follow and understand both technical and non-technical work instructions. ·        Some limited experience in an ERP/MRP computerized environment desired. ·        Must be willing to work cooperatively in a small team environment. ·        Excellent attention to detail. ·        Strong written and verbal communication skills. ·        Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities. Our work environment is fast-paced and requires team members to have mechanical aptitude and be detail-oriented, to learn quickly and have organizational skills, but most importantly to have a positive attitude and enjoy their job and the people they work with. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ·         Able to consistently lift (up to 50 pounds), bend, kneel, stretch and stand during shift.   Compensation is DOE. GTI offers a competitive salary, employer retirement match (Fidelity Simple Plan), health/dental/vision care package, paid vacation and holidays.