Communications Engineer

Posted 2 days ago

ultimate staffingFort Worth (TX)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$65,000 - $70,000 per year

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About the role

Salary: USD65000 - USD70000 per year + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Ultimate Staffing is seeking an In Circuit Test (ICT) Engineer to join a client in Fort Worth, TX. This is a full-time, direct hire position. This role focuses on developing, executing, and maintaining in-circuit testing processes to ensure the functionality and quality of PCB assemblies. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of ATE systems, PCB design, test automation, and hands‐on troubleshooting skills.

Job Duties

Key Responsibilities: 1. Test Development Develop and implement ICT programs to validate PCB assembly performance. Design and customize test fixtures for prototypes and production units. Work with ATE platforms including TRI, Teradyne, Keysight (Agilent), or SPEA. Analyze test failures and troubleshoot down to the component level (resistors, ICs, capacitors, etc.). Resolve equipment and setup issues to ensure test accuracy and uptime. 3. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with hardware and design engineers to improve PCB testability. Provide feedback on DFT (Design for Testability) and manufacturability. 4. Failure Analysis & Reporting Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Prepare defect reports and test coverage data to support continuous improvement. 5. Equipment Maintenance Calibrate, maintain, and upgrade ICT systems and test stations. Manage software/hardware updates and ensure system reliability. 6. Process Optimization Drive initiatives to improve test coverage and reduce cycle time. Develop test automation scripts and integrate with production workflows. 7. Compliance & Standards Ensure adherence to industry standards such as IPC-A-610 and ISO. Verify compliance with BOMs, schematics, and QA processes. 8. Documentation & Training Create detailed test documentation, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Train technicians and operators on ICT equipment and test practices.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field. 3–5 years of experience with ICT systems, PCB testing, and ATE environments. Associate degrees with significant hands‐on experience will be considered. Technical Skills Deep understanding of electronics, PCB layout, and assembly processes. Proficiency with schematics, Gerber files, and tools like Altium, KiCad, or Eagle. Hands‐on experience with test tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers). Programming experience in C, Python, LabVIEW, or vendor‐specific test languages. Knowledge of boundary scan (JTAG), test fixture design, and signal integrity. Familiarity with IPC standards and statistical quality tools (e.g., Six Sigma).Preferred Tools/Systems TRI, Teradyne, Keysight (Agilent), SPEA, GenRad test systems. PCB layout and design tools. Scripting for test automation and process improvement. Preferred

Certifications: (Optional but Valuable) IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 Certification Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

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