Phoenix Contact is hiring an

Electromechanical Software Test Engineer

Middletown, United States

Who We Are | Our Culture

When you join Phoenix Contact, you join a team of visionaries who are creating a sustainable world based on our passion for technology and innovation. Our mission is to create solutions for electrification, networking, and automation to contribute to a world in which renewable energy is available for the benefit of everybody. We create solutions for the challenges of today.

We are a team of passionate and welcoming people with vastly diverse backgrounds, who value honesty, friendliness, and trusting partnerships. We work together to promote a culture of entrepreneurial freedom that allows us to control our own destiny. We thrive in an inclusive environment where we recognize that our people are our biggest asset.

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Job Summary

The Software Test Engineer II position is the intermediate level position in the manufacturing engineering series with a focus on Computer Engineering and Programming activities. Under moderate supervision, the incumbent will support all software engineering aspects of the Industrial Electronics Manufacturing area with an interest in electrical hardware. The primary job functions will be to design, implement, debug, test, and maintain C# software tools and applications utilized for automated hardware/firmware testing ensuring product functionality. This position will also require the individual to be a participant on new product design teams and will play an active role in designing and implementing software tools shared between development engineering and manufacturing engineering. Other responsibilities will include optimization of testing operations and troubleshooting of test/system failures. Incidental to these efforts, the Software Test Engineer II will work both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, debug, test, and maintain C# software tools and applications utilized for automated hardware/firmware testing ensuring product functionality.
  • Interface with Test and Measurement Hardware such as DMM/Switching Matrix, DC/AC Power Supplies, Oscilloscope; using GPIB, TCP/IP, USB communication protocols.
  • Design and implement software tools shared between development engineering and manufacturing engineering.
  • Analyze pre-existing automated solutions for process improvements and cost reduction.
  • Document software changes and revisions within GIT and SVN repositories.
  • Storage and collection of product defect reports within a SQL database for KPIs.
  • General compliance regulations such as OSHA, FDA, and ISO practices relative to equipment development, validation, and control.

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Electrical Engineering OR Computer Engineering and 2 (+) years of relevant professional-level work experience
  • Development Environments including MS Visual Studio with knowledge on C#, Java, Python, C/C++, or another Object-Oriented language.
  • Networking Protocols and Communication Formats such as TCP/IP, Client/Server communications: HTTP(s), JSON, XML, SSH, etc.
  • Embedded and Industrial Protocols such as RS-232, RS-485, UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, Fieldbus, HART, I/O Link, etc.
  • Understands and can implement Engineering drawings according to company specifications.

Essential Job Functions

  • Must be able to travel by air
  • Must be eligible to obtain passport
  • Occasional overseas travel for extended periods required
  • Occasional Domestic Travel required
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.


Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!

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Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:

Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Director of Organization Development and Talent Acquisition or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.

 

Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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