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**Manufacturing Test Engineer - Princeton, IL**
We are seeking a self-motivated multi-disciplinary HW test engineer to define, design, implement, and continuously improve MFG test systems at LCN Door Controls. As a Test Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and performance of our Door Control products and its sub-assemblies. Sound engineering fundamentals are required, and it is expected that the engineer can complete all daily tasks with limited support or coaching.
**What You Will Do:**
+ Responsible for the preparation of designs, layouts, and estimates for the installation and sustenance of electromechanical test equipment in the plant.
+ Work with MFG, HW, FW and SW infrastructure teams to integrate test stations into MFG process and internal test framework and develop test procedures.
+ Implement and maintain process controls through advanced quality planning techniques (FMEA, key characteristics management, mistake proofing, etc.).
+ Come up with GR&R and station audit plans to ensure test station health is optimal for MFG.
+ Proactively identify test related issues through build cycles and drive for timely resolution
+ Develop and maintain all relevant process documentation (ie. routings, standard work, work instructions, setup sheets, etc.) to ensure accuracy.
+ Work on projects to implement, improve, sustain End of line testing of Door control sub-assemblies.
+ Initiate and manage productivity and cost savings projects related to testing processes
+ Prepare capital expenditure requisitions and manage the implementation of capital equipment projects.
+ Prepare and coordinate the implementation schedule for major projects and process changes.
+ Lead and support relevant automation initiatives in the plant
+ Assist Purchasing and Quality Assurance in qualifying suppliers for new product or product changes.
+ Research, evaluate, justify, and recommend capital equipment for operations.
+ Stay current with state-of-the art technologies and equipment.
+ Must be familiar with Industrial protocols, Software programming, Electronics (Digital/Analog) Instrumentation, Sensors, Measurement Devices commonly used in Manufacturing Test systems.
+ Familiarity with RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000, NI Test stand, AutoCAD, PTC Creo Suite, MS Office Suite (excel, word, power point) softwares is preferred.
+ Experience of working with PLC programming and wiring, cobots or robots is preferred.
+ Experience with setting up calibration of Test systems, interaction with HW, FW teams during NPI stage is preferred.
+ Should possess working knowledge of vision systems, motion controllers and actuators used in electromechanical systems.
+ Ability to debug from system down to component level. Should be able to understand schematics and be comfortable using common lab equipment.
+ Ability to analyze data to investigate test failures.
+ Must have experience in deploying and supporting manufacturing test software.
+ Demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving complex problems.
+ Solid written and verbal communication as well as conflict resolution skills.
+ Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in independent situations, and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions.
+ Must be organized, detail oriented and able to think designs through completely.
**What You Need to Succeed:**
+ 4-year Engineering degree in Electrical / Electronics / is preferred.
+ 4-year EET, MET, Automation, Controls, Instrumentation or similar technology degrees are acceptable with relevant work experience
+ 3-5 years' experience working with electro-mechanical MFG test systems
**Why Work for Us?**
**Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:**
+ You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, this is your business, run with it .
+ You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
+ You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
**What You'll Get from Us:**
+ Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you be safe, be healthy .
+ A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Unlimited PTO
+ Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
+ Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can serve others, not yourself
+ Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching
**Apply Today!**
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow's world a safer place!
**_Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role?_** _Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification_ **_and_** _every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role._
**We Celebrate Who We Are!**
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we're required to, but because it's the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (...@Allegion.com) .
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