NPI Test Engineer

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and team-oriented individual for our Plasma Control Technologies division at the San Jose site as a

NPI Test Engineer 

For 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

To this end, we work and research on the basis of X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What will you do?

• Create product test procedures. Review, and approve test plans, test scripts, test fixtures, test station designs, and validation documents.
• Research, specify, design, and implement automated test solutions for New Product Introduction (NPI) in a manufacturing environment.
• Work with design engineering and assist in transition of design prototypes into cost efficient and high-volume products.
• Coordinate with R&D new product development groups to develop manufacturing test strategies.
• Analyze and recommend corrective actions for quality issues related to manufacturing tests.
• Train production operators in function and maintenance of test infrastructure and test processes.
• Perform test data analysis for new products to eliminate variation in production tests between each site / or Test fixtures
• Continuously identify, measure, and improve test processes.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Manage Test engineering project schedules

Who are we looking for?

• Maintaining and upgrading of existing test-fixtures/systems and production testing software.
• Support of Design automation test fixtures and related software/firmware for high power RF electro-mechanical devices (RF matching networks)
• Work with design engineering teams to define test strategies that comply with corporate/customer goals!
• Leads test fixture equipment maintenance program and coordinates efforts accordingly.
• Lead Loadsim maintenance program from mechanical & electrical integrity and business continuity point of view.
• Leads team in the use of DFx principles to reduce costs & reduce test time and improve delivered quality.
• Determines root cause and corrective action analysis for issues that arise during design and deployment of test fixtures and provides failure analysis report as required.
• Evaluates work methods, procedures, and policies.  Develops and maintains new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented.  
• Mentor and train test technicians.
• Performs Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product Development
• Support other locations in test procedures und fixtures of transferred products.
• Lead in the evaluation of Test fixture or product through gathering statistical data and presenting to internal design review meetings.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Enjoys working with cross functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented mind-set, diligent and accurate
• Self-motivated and flexible individual able to function in a high energy, fast paced team environment with minimal direction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS Degree in Electrical, electronic or RF Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with RF systems with > 1 kW at 350 kHz to 200 MHz.
• Previous experience working with RF Matching Network Networks and Generators.
• Proven working knowledge of the proper use and handling of test instruments including RF Network Analyzers, RF Impedance Analyzers, RF Power meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, high voltage probes, LCR bridges, RF calibration kits, DVMs, Function Generators, Capacitance, and Inductance meters, etc.
• Working knowledge of JMP, Minitab or other statistical analytics tool
• Confluence, Jira, and SAP experience good to have.
• Have 5S, LEAN Manufacturing experience.

The target salary range for this job is approximately $115K- $120K/ yr.

*Job summaries account for a range of qualifications, skills, and experience that can be considered.  We are committed to making fair and equitable job offers based on a number of factors including but not limited to the job scope, market conditions, and candidate skill level and depth of experience.

Why join us?

• Collaborate with diverse international colleagues from all over the world for a successful listed multinational company headquartered in Switzerland
• Take on inspiring projects in a highly dynamic environment and thriving industry, which is growing globally in emerging and mature markets
• Attractive training and career opportunities in our global locations, as well as flexible work arrangements

Comet Technologies USA Inc. offers an excellent and competitive compensation package; an excellent work environment; and a comprehensive benefit program (including medical, dental and vision care benefits), tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, vacation and paid sick days.

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application.

EEO STATEMENT:

Comet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Comet does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application.