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Keytronic is a team-based , supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative.

We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career. Keytronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities , company activities , and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us! JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the design, development, documentation, implementation, and improvement of test equipment. Provides training in the use of test equipment and the understanding of customer product troubleshooting. This requires complete knowledge of all pertinent specifications and drawings, and ensuring the completion of all required items and documentation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Create specifications when needed. Work with the customer on developing an acceptable test strategy as required. Ensure that test equipment design is complete and on schedule to meet manufacturing needs. Will perform both hardware and software design. Research new components and technologies as they become available. Will be required to use various technical equipment and tools in their work. Implement any changes to test equipment due to ECOs. Train and direct (non-supervisory) technical personnel in the use of equipment or new technologies. Provide manufacturing support assistance when needed. Must adhere to accepted engineering practices and follow customer/company specifications. Will work both independently and in groups in problem solving. Will require interfacing with numerous internal and external personnel. Expected to maintain competency with regard to changes in technologies. Report, to the appropriate personnel, any item which may affect product performance, reliability, schedule, cost, or employee performance. Recommend improvements and changes that may be needed. Review quoted costs for test developments. If quoted costs are not appropriate, submit planned costs to the Engineering coordinator for review and approval. Monitor costs associated with labor and material during test development. Ensure actual costs do not go above planned costs. Must communicate all expected cost overruns to the Test Engineering Manager before actual costs are incurred. Monitor production scheduling to minimize negative impacts, due to test, in the sales forecast. Ability to use most electronic test and design instrumentation such as meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, development tools, etc. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Performs other duties when required that are outside of normal job duties. May be asked to assist in other duties to ensure production needs are met in a timely manner. SUPERVISION GIVEN/RECEIVED: Is supervised by the Engineering Manager and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required. Equivalent education through work and experience would be considered. One to two years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment as a test engineer is desired. One to three years of design experience in hardware and/or software is strongly desired. Knowledge of computer science is required. Experienced in the use of structured programming techniques. Specific knowledge in the following languages is a plus: MSVisual BASIC with .NET framework, Python NI LabView and Teststand experience strongly recommended. GenRad 228x programming, Teradyne Z18xx programming a plus. A working knowledge of computer architecture and microprocessor systems is required. Ability to read and understand technical documentation is required. Problem solving skills are required. Knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes is strongly desired. Communication skills, technical and general, in written and oral form are required. Must be able to travel on short notice. Will travel to customer facilities and interface with them. The position requires flexibility and self-motivation in the individual. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Some college Experience in contract manufacturing 2-5 years progressive leadership experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of Keytronic’s goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all Keytronic employees are expected to: Promote teamwork and cooperative effort Help train and give guidance to other Keytronic employees Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.