Prototype Test Engineer

Prototype Test Engineer
 

Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. 
We are currently look for a Prototype Test Engineer to join our team in Redmond, WA. This role is In-Office The pay range is $100,000 - $125,000/year DOE.
Primary Function:
As a Prototype Test Engineer you will work as part of the new product development team to verify performance of hardware, software, firmware and mechanical subsystems to find potential product defects before a design or design fix is released.
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Use product specifications to create test plans and document test results.
• Create and execute test plans to verify that products meet product requirements and customer expectations.
• Create and execute targeted engineering evaluations at the request of the design engineering staff.
• Perform and document failure analyses.
• Advise engineering staff on appropriate test design and methodologies.
• Program test equipment such as a tensile tester, industrial robots, or temperature chamber.
• Basic equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required
• 3+ years of degreed experience in product or design verification testing.
• Comprehensive understanding of mechanical test methodologies and techniques.
• Experience with materials testing, drop testing, IPX testing, high speed video.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a growing, dynamic team and ability to thrive in a virtual and fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group.
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values.
• Pass a post-offer background verification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and/or MS Office products.
• Intermediate functionality with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and/or Solidworks
• Adhesive dispense knowledge preferred.
• Experience with Instron Bluehill and/or WaveMatrix software

Work Environment
Engineering: Standard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.