Testing Engineer - R&D Automation

Job Description

Position Title: Test Engineer – Automation, (R&D)

Reports to: Location: Job Summary:
Test Lab Engineer will require degreed, ambitious, motivated individual, having proven experience in an
engineering discipline, including experience in test lab (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, etc.)• Interface directly with personnel from all levels of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory
Affairs, Program Management, Research and Development, Marketing, and Materials Management
• Demonstrate a high level of technical expertise and judgment in evaluating complex issues and
developing innovative solutions
• The successful candidate must have the ability to work individually as well as in a team
environment.
• Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and be aggressive and driven to succeed and overcome all obstacles, while maintaining a positive team environment
A Test Lab Engineer is an employee with both a high degree of expertise in an engineering discipline as well as test lab discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, etc.) The engineer is responsible and
accountable for technical contributions to assigned testing programs, research investigations, mature product activities, and additionally provides technology leadership in the functional area. The individual is an expert in advanced testing concepts, equipment operation, data analysis, and
compatible methodology and procedures.
Job Responsibilities by Capability:Business Acumen – 10% • Help shape the future of testing automation decisions and impact the
overall business strategy to facilitate products to market quicker.Technical Leadership – 20% Responsible for the day-to-day workload management and long-term
planning in functional area in support of project goals.
• Lead test fixture development so that products meet performance,
quality, safety, and durability.
• Set-up and/or build, operate instruments, instrumentation, data
acquisition per testing requirements.
• LabVIEW programming certification with vision to developer certificate
• Python programming certificate with vision to developer certificate
• Educate others and be seen as FANUC onsite expert
• Design and lead Universal PLC builds
• Guide the lab techs in planning and performing standard/experimental
test programsProblem Solving – 20%Continued modernization of legacy tests & fixtures
• Develop tests & fixtures to utilize cutting edge technologies [high speed
cameras, sensors, software, etc.]
• Strong problem-solving skills including identifying problems
and/or potential problems and developing solutions for smooth
workflow
• Design/program all aspects of PLC/HMI ladder logic for testing
equipment.
• Update/create PLC (Allen Bradley) programs for test equipment.
• Update/create HMI screens (PanelView) for test equipment.
• Specify, purchase, and/or design electrical and control panels for test
equipment.
• Troubleshoot controls issues including PLC, HMI, VFD, wiring, etc.
• Legacy Test Station TroubleshootingCommunication – 10% • Summarizes complex technical concepts in simple, clear language
appropriate to the audience to gain alignment.
• Recommends and presents solutions and opportunities in forums to
encourage ideation and technical sharingOrganizational Agility – 10% Collaborates with cross-functional teams to work seamlessly
across disciplines as required to execute product development
initiatives.
• Incorporates consumer and market insights to drive innovation and
project execution.Technical Mastery – 30%• Hardware knowledge (Hands on experience)o Embedded computing - Raspberry Pi, Arduino, PLC (Allen Bradley,
Siemens), etc
o Coding - Text based (e.g. C, Python, Java)
o HMI - Allen Bradley: Panelview & Panelview Plus, Siemens: TP, OP
Series
o Communications - Allen Bradley Ethernet I/P, ControlNet, Devicenet,
Siemens: Profibus
o VFD - Allen Bradley Powerflex
o Robotics – FANUC
o Linear Actuators - Bimba, Festo, Tolomatic, Rexroth
o Servos – Allen Bradley: Kenetics 6000, SERCOS Servo Drive
Interface, Yaskawa: SGDV, SGDH
o Vision – Keyence / Cognex / DVT
o Data Acquisition – ATI Load Cells (Force + Torque)
o FPGA Firmware Design
• Software knowledge
o Embedded computing - Raspberry Pi, Arduino, PLC (Allen Bradley,
Siememns), etc
o Coding - Text based (e.g. C, Python, Java)
o HMI - Allen Bradley: FactoryTalk View Studio, RSView,
PanelBuilder, Siemens: ProTool.
o Communications - Allen Bradley: RSNetworks, RSLinx, Ethernet,
ControlNet, DeviceNet, Siemens: Profibus.
o Servos - Allen Bradley: Kinetics 6000
o Application Development - LabVIEW, Python, Visual Basic,
LabWindows, MatLAB
o FPGA Firmware Design
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Automation or Mechatronics related field required
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience required (Consumer products experience preferred)
• Possesses good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills including identifying problems and/or potential problems
then developing solutions to mitigate concerns.
• Demonstrated electronics laboratory skills (soldering, wiring, instruments, etc.)
• Proven experience in working with electro-mechanical components
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and product specifications.
• Proficient in fixture builds & established use of common hand tools, including their best safety
practices.
• Proficient in determining proper measurement method with established proficiency in using measuring
instruments (force gages, calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Experience with the use of automated measurement/test equipment (i.e. Optical Comparator,
CMM/Farrow Arm, Instron, Gas Chromatograph, color Spectrophotometer) a plus.
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks or Pro-E preferred) a plus
• Able to lift 45lbs
• Performs other duties as assigned#LI-ML2
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmers, Coleman, Marmot, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Contigo, First Alert and Yankee Candle. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.