Test Engineer Supervisor

As a Test Engineer Supervisor with Tektronix duties to include lead daily management lab projections scheduling quoting training lead customer and accreditation audits. Also perform duties to conduct specified environmental chamber testing of any range of products or devices for commercial military medical or consumer customers within the limitations of standard methods and procedures. Including fungus shock and vibration Testing. Experience to include MILSTD810.

Responsibilities:

• Lead mentor and support technicians across multiple labs.
• Manage scheduling to ensure ontime project completion aligned with financial targets.
• Oversee and participate in customer and accreditation audits.
• Maintain and present ROI justifications for equipment repairs and capital investments.
• Track and maintain training records for self and team.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage direct reports.
• Holds team accountable for achieving deliverables.
• Promotes Team growth

Qualifications:

• 5 years in environmental/ shock testing or similar industry
• 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Experience with MILSTD810 testing
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Proficient in technical documentation and test plan development

Travel may be/will required to help other locations Billerica MA

Other Duties May Include:

• Gather and set up the required fixtures for temperature or dynamics type testing. Follow procedures to conduct the test. Secure the product according to test plan.
• Observe and monitor products under test. Change charts document unusual circumstances and consult with engineer. Ensure that data is being collected accurately.
• Review the results determine if product passed or failed each test and sign off on the test plan.
• Read electrical circuits to determine basic electrical requirements. Solder test cables on to product under test; apply current per test plan and record data reflecting results.
• Work from test plans purchase orders tables charts drawings lab sheets standards specifications and instructions. Log into project in computer system.
• Review the test plans and customer requirements and select the proper test procedures and specifications for vibration temperature humidity shock various atmospheric conditions or combined environments. Determine the fixturing and test sets required.
• Order and maintain environmental testing supplies.
• May perform routine preventive maintenance or minor repairs on test equipment or interact with vendor providing maintenance services to explain problems. May fabricate fixtures for use in specific test procedures as necessary.
• Organize charts prepare labor sheets and data to ensure documentation is following procedures.
• Present results to engineer for sign off. Create certificate of compliance sign and log out of project time charging system.
• Create Environmental Test Reports as required.
• Communicate with customers regarding status of tests or to receive parts for testing.
• Work closely with the Customer Support Specialist and technicians in evaluating new test profiles supplied by clients.
• Work closely with the Customer Support Specialist technicians vendors and/or Lab Manager along with the Dynamics machinist to develop new or modify older fixtures as needed to perform testing with successful results.
• Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify Manager of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities communicate issues obtain approvals resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments requirements and policies.