Test Engineer - Design West Technologies, Inc.

Design West Technologies Inc. of Tustin, CA has an immediate need for a Test Engineer. The successful candidate is responsible for the development, performance, analysis, documentation and troubleshooting, all aspects of acceptance testing for Operations at DWT. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and 401(k). If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT DESIGN WEST TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Founded in 1994, DWT is a nontraditional defense contractor with the expertise and technical capabilities to design new systems or develop and implement enhancements to existing products through comprehensive testing and analysis. Vertically integrated from R&D to final assembly and testing, we offer a unique combination of electrical, chemical, and mechanical product development for weapons and CBRN systems with CNC machining, injection molding, robotic welding, assembly, design, testing, and engineering capabilities. DWT is a dynamic and innovative company committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry. Our team is driven by a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology.

JOB DUTIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Support high volume testing by developing test plans and schedules, designing and building test stands, and developing test methods and protocols.
• Responsible for troubleshooting issues with the test equipment (DWT and Government provided), units under test, and fixtures/adapters/interface between test equipment and UUTs.
• Work with automated testing techniques. Understanding of the usage and operation of test equipment (Government provided and DWT owned) and the purpose and validity of testing requirements (both customer and internal)
• Development and operation of test cycles, plans, and procedures to meet customer and drawing requirements
• Responsible for the quality and integrity of test reports, development of test reports to show compliance to customer requirements, test standards, and other quality standards, as applicable
• Documentation control responsibilities, including maintaining work order traveler documentation and product test acceptance records.
• Complete and submit technical test reports upon completion of test activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• BS electrical, mechanical or related engineering degree preferred.
• 5+ years of working with test solutions & test equipment
• Previous work experience with military products and/or DOD is a plus
• Knowledge of electronics test methods, techniques, documentation and interpreting test results. Hands on testing and troubleshooting to component level experience desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (including technical writing).
• Experience with electrical test equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, HIPOT testers, temperature and humidity chambers.
• Experience designing test fixtures and developing test platforms using off-the-shelf test equipment
• Experience with MS Office Suite (especially Excel)

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position working on, please fill out our initial quick mobile friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

We are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER including vets/disability.