Test Engineer

Aimtron Corporation

Palatine, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$120,000
SKILLS
8D, ATE Testers, Bill of Materials (BOM), Boundary Scan, Calibration, Component Assembly, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electronic Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Assembly, Electronics Manufacturing, Electronics Manufacturing Services, Engineering Change Order, Failure Analysis, Functional Testing, High Voltage (HV), Identify Issues, In-Circuit Testing, LabVIEW Programming Language, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Logic Analyzer, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Manufacturing/Production Testing, OSHA, Operational Support, Oscilloscope, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Record Keeping, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Standards, Schematics, System Test, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Design, Test Equipment, Test Fixtures, Testing, Time Management, Validation Testing, eCos
LOCATION
Palatine, Illinois
POSTED
3 days ago
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:
  • Develop, execute, and maintain electrical and functional test procedures for PCBAs and electronic assemblies.
  • Perform high-voltage testing while ensuring compliance with OSHA and electrical safety standards.
  • Troubleshoot failed assemblies to component level using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other diagnostic equipment.
  • Support ICT, Functional Test (FCT), Burn-In, Boundary Scan, and system-level testing.
  • Design and improve test fixtures, test adapters, and manufacturing test processes.
  • Analyze test failures and perform root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, NPI, and Engineering teams to resolve production issues.
  • Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
  • Validate repairs and corrective actions before product release.
  • Maintain calibration records and ensure test equipment compliance.
  • Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and work instructions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve first-pass yield and reduce test cycle time.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
  • 3–7+ years of electronics manufacturing test experience.
  • Experience with High Voltage testing is preferred.
  • Perform Hi-Pot tests and be able to work with high power assemblies.
  • Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
  • Experience with ATE, ICT, Functional Test, and debugging.
  • Proficient with oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators.
  • Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 standards preferred.
  • Experience reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is a plus.

Preferred Skills:
  • Failure Analysis.
  • Component-Level Troubleshooting.
  • High Voltage Safety Practices.
  • LabVIEW, Python, or automated test software (preferred).
  • Electronics Manufacturing (EMS).
  • 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.

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