R&D Test Engineer

As an NI Test Engineer, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to take ownership and be involved in all aspects of product testing. Engineers find that NI’s relaxed and stimulating working environment, which includes working in small teams, fosters the type of engineering innovation that leads to our many award-winning products.

Test Engineers have the opportunity to develop and implement Automated Test Platforms, integrating both Hardware and Software, which are consistent with a high mix, low volume, high tech and high quality operation.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Work and interact with a wide variety of NI staff in R&D software and hardware organizations, as well as employees from other business groups, both in Austin, Texas, and in Debrecen, Hungary

• Perform research as required to develop or enhance your test solutions.

• Specify, design, test, and deploy automated test solutions for the manufacture of computer-based instruments

• Define and implement project plans, manage milestones, and hold required reviews to assure test system readiness for product release.

• Integrate hardware and software to fully support manufacturing test for existing and new products using both traditional and computer-based instruments.

• Utilize programming skills to develop test applications running on desktop and industrial PC’s

• Review and approve product specifications and customer user documentation for the product.

• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge within the company.

Position Requirements:

• B.S. in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or mechatronics engineering

• Strong understanding of computers and high-level programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand are an advantage)

• Thorough understanding of the following concepts and principles:

  • Sources of measurement error

  • Appropriate selection of instrumentation

  • Statistical analysis of data

  • Software design and architecture

  • Integration of hardware and software

• Passion for learning about and working with test industry technologies.

• Strong work ethic and drive to succeed.

• Demonstrated ability to:

  • Work effectively in a group development environment.

  • Problem-solve effectively – diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions; enjoy problem-solving.

  • Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently.

  • Persistently drive tasks and projects to successful completion

  • Take ownership of goals and project schedules

  • Listen attentively and grasp fast-paced technical conversations.

  • Quickly learn applicable technology, systems, and products

• English Language Competency/effective communication skills

  • Can clearly and concisely communicate in English so that the people you work with can understand you clearly, particularly in technical conversations.