Manufacturing Test Engineer

Company Description

Traulsen is proud to be a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Food Equipment Group. Our parent company,  Illinois Tool Works, Inc. was founded over 100 years ago with a focus on a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, our customer-focused innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture.

Job Description

The Test Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and executing test plans for Traulsen’s Refrigerators, Freezers and Blast Chiller products. They will also be responsible for analyzing test results, identifying defects, and reporting their findings to the Quality team.  They will work with Quality auditors, Incoming Inspectors, Service, Engineering and Purchasing to resolve and contain quality issues as they arise.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and execute test plans using LabVIEW
• Collaborate with the Quality, Engineering and Operations teams to understand product requirements
• Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing
• Analyze test results and identify defects
• Report test results and defects to the Quality team
• Work with the Quality team to resolve defects
• Develop and maintain test scripts and automation frameworks
• Continuously improve the testing process
• Stay up to date with LabVIEW and industry best practices
• Experience with a formal Quality Management System (Such as ISO)
• Work with engineering department to create and document DFMEA and DV&P test plans for critical components.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience developing and executing test plans using LabVIEW
• Understanding of LabVIEW programming language and development environment
• Knowledge of software development methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall
• Experience with software and hardware testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Strong understanding of process improvement methodologies
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) MS Project and MS Access a plus
• Proficient in SolidWorks, CAD, and 3D model viewer/software, including attribute assignments
• Experience with test automation is a plus

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or Operations
• 5+ years’ experience with LabView in a Manufacturing environment

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attend work regularly and report promptly for duty on the days and at the times scheduled by the supervisor.
• Schedule changes occur and should be handled in a productive manner
• Working temperatures vary with seasonal changes where climate control is limited.  The environment is one in which noise exists.
• Sit on a forklift, stand, walk, squat, climb, or crawl for a combined minimum of eight (8) hours per day on a concrete surface. 
• Lift and carry components, tools, or other items weighing more than 35 pounds.  Any item over 35 pounds, is to be done with assistance
• Pull and push up to 100 pounds.
• Carries tools and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
• May perform combination of physical movements to reach areas difficult to access including bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, twisting and rotation motions using head/neck, arms, wrists, waist, knees and arms while performing duties.  
• Handle small hand tools and power tools.  Handling may be done unilaterally (one-handed) or bilaterally (two-handed) depending on size and shape of object and task being performed.
• Need corrected vision to be aware of surroundings and location of items needed and perform various other job duties.
• Need corrected hearing to identify conditions in the environment (i.e. forklift horns, fire alarms).
• Need mental alertness to identify, avoid, or resolve safety hazards.
• Ability to work at elevated heights.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to wear designated personal p