Production Test Automation Engineer

If you are enthusiastic about developing, designing, maintaining and validating production tests, we invite you to join our Power Conversion Team.  

We are Prodrive Technologies  

We are dedicated to creating meaningful technologies that make the world work. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to building a future where everyone can thrive, resources are optimized, and connectivity brings people together.  

About the role:  

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Production Test Automation Engineer to join our team in Eindhoven. The Production Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing and engineering fully automated test setups for products manufactured in our production lines. These setups are essential for product qualification and automated testing, requiring a multi-disciplinary approach with a strong focus on electrical engineering and software development. The ideal candidate will possess a system-level mindset and excel in both hardware and software aspects of the role.  

Key Responsibilities:  

Design and engineer, alone or with a team, fully automated test setups for products manufactured in Prodrive Technologies production lines  

Develop software to control and automate test setups, ensuring reliability, efficiency, diagnostics and accuracy  

Design and implement hardware components, including circuit boards, sensors, actuators, and interfaces, to support automated testing  

Collaborate with design team and review early in product development process to ensure Design for Test 

Optimize test setups for efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, considering factors such as throughput, cycle time, and resource utilization  

Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to production teams, resolving issues related to test setups and equipment  

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field  

Proven experience in systems design and development, with a focus on hardware and software integration  

Proficiency in software development languages and tools, such as C/C++ and Python  

Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, including analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout, and signal processing  

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment  

Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and professional development  

Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely