NPD Test Engineer

Job Function:

Engineering

Location:

IT, Ferrara (FE), Ferrara (FE)

Position Summary: Support new product development activities; assisting in the design, engineering analysis, building prototypes, performing testing and writing test reports.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for completing assigned tasks, assisting other members of the team, and helping to ensure project completion in accordance with the schedule.
• Assists with completion of the New product development and change management projects.
• Assists with creation of the engineering test plan.
• Assist with constructing and testing prototype components or assemblies as required in the development and approval process.
• Develop and conduct (execute) test programs to meet project requirements. Travel to outside labs is required.
• Prepare detailed test procedures based on industry standards.
• Provides directions to lab technicians.
• Identify equipment requirements to conduct each test and coordinate scheduling to ensure the availability of this equipment.
• Monitor test preparation and execution to ensure safety of the personnel and equipment utilized in conducting each test.
• Analyze test results, prepare a comprehensive written report.
• Identify functional problems and suggest solutions.
• Maintain Test Report Database.
• Maintain Standards library.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable ANSI, IEEE, IEC, UL and other standards.
• Assist in the design, construction and installation of equipment as required to improve test operations.

May perform other duties as assigned:

• Support pre-test calculations and assist in test data review.
• Assist with engineering analysis in design of new products and their subcomponents
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis on the new and existing products
• Write project documentation (official test reports, work instructions, customer manuals)
• Interface with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and assemblies.
• Provide Engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing on new and existing products and processes.
• Give direction to supporting personnel such as Designers, and Technicians.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering.
• 0 – 3 years engineering experience
• Experience working on highly technical and involved projects.
• Desire to be constantly challenged with new problems.
• Basic technical knowledge in electrical and power engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret technical standards; understand and apply knowledge from technical white papers
• Fluent in English
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Experience working in a diverse technical team
• Ability to use small hand and power tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Electrical Finite Element analysis and LabView is a plus.
• The ideal candidate will have a history of creativity, innovation, and initiative.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:

• General Office Environment, PC use
• Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
• Stooping
• Standing