Labview Test Development Engineer at Dynisco Instruments, LLC in Franklin, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Position Overview:

The Labview Test Development Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and debuging software applications for use in Automated Test Equipment (ATE). This role will be expected to conduct analysis and collaborate with subject matter experts in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for information storage, processing, presentation, manipulation, display, or reporting. End product may be special use, customized, or commercial software.

Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, test, debug, and support Labview-based software solutions for use in the calibration and test of Dynisco-Viatran pressure sensors.
• Develop and execute processes for software versioning, revision control, and bug tracking via Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and software revision tools.
• Deploy and maintain alignment and awareness of solutions test processes across all Dynisco sites.
• Work with manufacturing engineering in both Franklin, MA, and Perak, Malaysia, to procure, build, implement, verify, and validate new test systems, as well as document work instructions and train employees. This role is expected to be hands-on with some travel required to Malaysia site (5%).
• Document software requirements and determine hardware requirements with minimal oversight of a senior engineer. Design software and hardware from requirements in accordance with established design principles, procedures, and specifications.
• Under minimum oversight of a senior engineer, test software in lab and manufacturing environments to ensure compliance to requirements.
• Develop automated data pathways from test stands to databases in a Windows environment.
• Become an expert on our measurement techniques, test automation, and data processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D and manufacturing, to drive continuous improvement and optimize testing processes.
• Provide input for software estimates for changes from either internal or external sources.
• Must be able to handle working in a dynamic environment with parallel responsibilities and competing priorities.
• Maintain the appropriate balance between speed and perfection while never compromising quality.
• Occasionally perform verification and validation testing related to new products to understand future production test and tooling needs. Drive actions to implement new test and tooling equipment as required or directed.
• Producing efficient and elegant code and overall system design based on requirements

Education

• Certified LabView Designer (CLAD) required, at minimum.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years software development experience developing, testing and deploying National Instruments Labview programs and applications, preferably with application towards data acquisition and test stand control
• Extensive hands-on experience in using and automating test and measurement equipment.
• Ability to build and design comprehensive Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)
• Ability to implement proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control algorithms
• Experience with interfaces such as mA, voltage, GPIB, modbus, ethernet, IOLink and HART required
• Expertise with common test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, function generators, source measurement units, parameter analyzers, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and switch matrices, power meters, etc.
• Ability to read and understand electronic and electrical schematics
• Excellent prioritization, time management, and organizational skills required
• Strong MSOffice skills required
• C/C++, SQL or Python experience a plus
• Able to think strategically as part of a group to understand and evaluate the potential impact of long-term decisions
• Effective written and verbal communications skills are imperatives to socialize and influence the organization.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves, solve problems on the fly, and navigate cultural change related to the implementation of new test systems.
• Experience with statistical data analysis, including topics such as exploratory data analysis, basic statistical tests, design of experiments, gauge repeatability, curve fitting, statistical process control, and machine learning a plus.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 5 percent of the time (primarily international)
• Must have valid passport

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

What You Can Expect from Us Our goal is to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits include Health Insurance, Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k) company match on first 5%, Paid-Time Off, 11 Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Educational Assistance Reimbursement.

Who We Are Dynisco is a global leader in innovative applications of high precision, sensor-based technology and critical insight solutions that improve process safety and performance for the plastics, oil & gas markets. The company serves a diverse group of customers throughout the world and with more than 6 decades of commitment to helping customers, Dynisco provides the tools and services for the polymer industry allowing customers a "window into the process". The information Dynisco provides allows our customers to keep their process consistent regardless of their global locations. Dynisco's diverse portfolio of sensing and polymer test equipment delivers some of the most accurate information available in the market for the measurement of polymer rheology, pressure, and temperature. Over the next 5 years, Dynisco will be aggressively expanding its business and is seeking top-level talent to join our growing team. (www.dynisco.com) Come help us and some of the biggest names in plastic production shape the future of sustainability in the plastics industry. Learn more about us here!

Dynisco is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, with facilities in Heilbronn, Germany and Malaysia. Dynisco will not pay to relocate. We are an EOE M/F/D/V employer.

Our Team. Globally, we are a team of diverse and talented individuals. Qualified candidates come to "Dynisco with a passion to grow while making a difference with innovation, employee engagement, customer partnerships and continuous improvement.
Our Culture. Every employee has a voice. At Dynisco, new hires are selected to affect change, participate in solutions, challenge the norm, collaborate and contribute.

DYNISCO VALUES

• Respect: We believe in the dignity of every person and the power that can be harnessed through diversity in talents, perspectives, and experiences.

• Credibility: We strive to earn long-lasting trust and credibility with others through uncompromising ethics, integrity, quality performance, and honoring our commitments.

• Customer Commitment: We meet or exceed customer needs and expectations by demonstrating deep understanding, meaningful collaboration, and a positive productive experience.

• Pursuit of Excellence: We promote a growth mindset that fosters creativity, innovation, and learning, to drive continuous improvement.

• Community Responsibility: We actively participate in our communities to support social priorities, help those in need, and drive a more sustainable future.

At Dynisco, we value the unique backgrounds, skills and abilities each team member brings to our workplace. We believe everyone deserves a fair opportunity to succ
eed and appreciate the experiences and perspectives each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. Please don't hesitate to apply even if you do not meet full requirements - we'd love to hear from you!
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