Test Engineer

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $100,698 - $142,068

• Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.

Position Summary

The Test Engineer executes test development projects from inception to production leveraging existing test platforms and test methods, when possible, and develops new test methods and fixtures when required.

This position reports to the Director of Engineering

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working both individually and collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for production of electronic assemblies. This includes test systems, fixtures, and interface hardware.
• Create detailed electrical schematics and drawings in collaboration with a test technician.
• Collaborates with the design and product engineering teams to formulate test strategies for analog, digital, and mixed-signal products on ATE.
• Develop and maintain automated test programs using languages such as TestStand, LabVIEW, or C#/C++.
• Define test requirements, test plans, and test procedures based on product specifications.
• Integrate instruments such as DMMs, power supplies, optical power meters, and communication interfaces (Ethernet, RS232).
• Integrate motion control devices such as electric linear actuators, pneumatic actuators, and vision systems.
• Perform design reviews and collaborate with design teams to improve testability and manufacturability.
• Stays current in best practices and investigates new methods, products, and test systems.
• Document test system designs, results, maintenance procedures, and calibration requirements.
• Occasional travel to remote production facilities as needed
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related field
• 3+ years of related engineering experience

Preferred

• Experience developing software applications using environments such as TestStand, LabVIEW, C++, Visual Basic, or C#
• Ability to design/analyze electronic circuits
• Experience using GitLab
• Understanding of mechanical and optical principles
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well with multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continuous movement, walking, or standing.
• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods
• May require repetitive motions such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Communicate with others frequently.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and travel to other facilities when needed.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled
• Frequent interaction with internal departments, cross-functional teams, or external partners, as well as employees across all levels of the organization.
• Exposure to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, and temperature changes in production areas.
• PPE may be required in specific areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection)
• Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing, or related industrial locations.

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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