Position: Test Engineer
Location: 500 S. Hicks Rd, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
Company: Aimtron Corporation (Electronic Manufacturing Services)
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift Timings: 1st Shift (07.30 AM – 05.00 PM)
Job Summary
Aimtron Corporation is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies, PCBAs, and complete systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with functional testing, high-voltage testing, automated test equipment (ATE), and failure analysis in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume electronics manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop, execute, and maintain electrical and functional test procedures for PCBAs and electronic assemblies.
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Perform high-voltage testing while ensuring compliance with OSHA and electrical safety standards.
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Troubleshoot failed assemblies to component level using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other diagnostic equipment.
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Support ICT, Functional Test (FCT), Burn-In, Boundary Scan, and system-level testing.
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Design and improve test fixtures, test adapters, and manufacturing test processes.
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Analyze test failures and perform root cause analysis (RCA).
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Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, NPI, and Engineering teams to resolve production issues.
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Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
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Validate repairs and corrective actions before product release.
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Maintain calibration records and ensure test equipment compliance.
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Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and work instructions.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve first-pass yield and reduce test cycle time.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
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3–7+ years of electronics manufacturing test experience.
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Experience with High Voltage testing is preferred.
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Perform Hi-Pot tests and be able to work with high power assemblies.
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Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
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Experience with ATE, ICT, Functional Test, and debugging.
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Proficient with oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators.
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Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 standards preferred.
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Experience reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
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Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
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Failure Analysis.
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Component-Level Troubleshooting.
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High Voltage Safety Practices.
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LabVIEW, Python, or automated test software (preferred).
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Electronics Manufacturing (EMS).
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Root Cause Analysis (8D, CAPA).
About Aimtron Corporation:
Aimtron Corporation is a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, delivering end-to-end solutions including design, engineering, manufacturing, and testing. We are committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence, supporting customers across diverse industries with reliable and scalable solutions.
