System Test Engineer for Value Engineering

Role Overview

The System Test Engineer will focus on assessing Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives for existing and new products, aligning with strategic quality objectives. This position involves collaboration across multiple teams to prioritize business goals and support established products in VAVE-driven cost reduction, supply chain aid, design optimization for internal production, and technology deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support VAVE projects by conducting technical assessments, testing, validation, and executing cost-saving measures while ensuring product excellence in quality, functionality, and reliability.
• Perform system-level testing, diagnose failures, and analyze returned instruments and components from customers, including Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) and Dead on Arrival (DOA) cases; investigate issues, determine root causes, and verify solutions while suggesting improvements to enhance product durability and user satisfaction.
• Assist in New Product Introduction (NPI) transfers from R&D to manufacturing, validating product performance, testing protocols, and readiness of test stations and procedures to enable seamless transitions.
• Collaborate closely with Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and other teams to facilitate product development, transfers, cost-cutting, quality upgrades, and resolve client-related problems.
• Maintain logs and documentation of defects, test outcomes, investigations, and corrective actions, ensuring thorough issue tracking and resolution documentation.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in Science or an equivalent qualification is mandatory.
• Possess 2 to 5 years of experience working with analytical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis methods is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, suitable for engagement with management and engineering teams in a dynamic environment.
• Proven success navigating fast-paced work settings with multiple changing priorities and deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision and meticulous attention to detail.
• Displays a proactive approach, strong energy level, and proficient troubleshooting abilities.
• Accountable for managing critical project deliverables and keeping leadership updated on progress and strategies.