Hardware Automation Engineer

Job#: 3020011

Job Description:

A day in the life:

You will work with engineers to create and develop in-lab experiments to test hardware

You will create interfaces between lab test benches and electromech hardware.

You should have a strong mechatronics background.

Bonus experience with Industrial Controls, HMI, GUI-development

Well-versed with Python programming

You will be involved with selection/specing motors, sensors, DAQs, and other accessories to enable tests

You will commission, integrate and debug test systems

You will create GUI's of test software (to interface electromech hardware) that will be used by technicians

You will develop a test plan and implement commanding, data handling, data visualization, and storage

You will validate test system outputs with internal stakeholders

The desired candidate will have experience in a fast paced R&D environment and will have the ability to respond quickly to interruptions and requests to support test teams.

This position requires strong conceptual development and the proficient use, and implementation, of various lab engineering processes within a prototyping environment. The desired candidate will also help to develop strategies that can be applied to scale products in an efficient manner.

About The Hiring Group

The Prototyping and Integration Team accelerates hardware development via manufacturing, testing and integration of new-to-world products. Those learnings are then directly applied to scale aerospace manufacturing processes.

We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast paced, start-up like environment. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree, Associates Degree, or relevant Trades Degree (w/ 5+ years direct-experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; or related field.
• Experience building and maintaining hardware test systems
• Experience using various command line tools to execute tests
• Basic data acquisition experience and knowledge of sensors
• Hands-on Mechatronics development experience
• Experience developing software to execute requirement-driven test plans for electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python for data acquisition/recording and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated test systems and hardware test racks
• Experience with Linux systems, git, Grafana
• Familiarity with basic electrical and wiring concepts
• Experience with environmental testing (Thermal, Thermal-Vacuum, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience with complex system design and architecture
• Familiarity with data acquisition and control system platforms such as NI or similar
• Familiarity with common communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, UART, SPI, etc.
• Experience working with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes and power meters
• Understanding of engineering requirements capture and the verification/validation test planning process
• Strong documentation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.