Automatic Test Equipment Engineer

As an Automatic Test Equipment Engineer at Lunar Energy, your responsibilities include developing test software and hardware to validate home energy products, collaborating with engineers on firmware validation, creating detailed test scripts, processing and analyzing test data, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment—all crucial tasks supporting our mission for sustainable energy.

To thrive as an Automatic Test Equipment Engineer at Lunar Energy, candidates should have a strong background in electrical, mechanical, or software engineering. A minimum of 4 years' experience with LabVIEW and NI TestStand is essential, alongside familiarity with embedded systems, various data acquisition devices, and capabilities like understanding CAD drawings and schematics.

Lunar Energy is committed to the professional growth of its Automatic Test Equipment Engineers through access to cutting-edge technologies, collaborative project environments, and opportunities to share innovative ideas. Additionally, we offer equity options and comprehensive benefits that reflect our commitment to your long-term success and satisfaction.

At Lunar Energy, the culture for an Automatic Test Equipment Engineer is vibrant and inclusive. We promote teamwork and collaboration across departments, ensuring that every team member feels valued and engaged, whether working in-office or remotely. Our passion for a sustainable future unites us in a common goal to innovate and excel.

While the Automatic Test Equipment Engineer role at Lunar Energy primarily focuses on in-office and remote collaboration, there may be occasional domestic or international travel, usually less than 10%. This allows you to support testing and validation efforts on-site while minimizing disruptions to your work-life balance.

When answering this question, it's beneficial to provide specific examples of projects where you've utilized LabVIEW and NI TestStand, discussing the types of automation and testing you performed, as well as any challenges you overcame during development.

For this question, describe your process for developing test scripts, which might include thorough documentation, validation steps, peer reviews, and iterative testing. Emphasize your commitment to maintaining high standards for system performance.

Here, you can explain the analytical tools and software you're familiar with, as well as methods you've found effective for interpreting data. Highlight any examples where your analysis led to improvements in product design or performance.

In your response, select a specific project that presented unique challenges, outlining the obstacles, how you addressed them, and the successful outcome. Focus on the skills and concepts you applied to navigate the situation.

Discuss your strategies for continuous learning, such as attending industry conferences, participating in online forums, and subscribing to relevant publications. Mention any certifications or training you've acquired related to test equipment or software.

Highlight the importance of teamwork and effective communication in engineering roles, providing examples of how you've successfully collaborated with colleagues or stakeholders to achieve project goals. Mention specific tools or methods you use to promote clear communication.

Explain your method for assessing tasks based on urgency and impact. Give an example of a project where your prioritization strategy helped meet deadlines without sacrificing quality or thoroughness in testing.

Share your systematic approach to troubleshooting, including how you typically identify issues, implement solutions, and verify that the fixes have resulted in improvements. Providing a relevant example can strengthen your answer.

This question allows you to delve into technical details, explaining how you utilize protocols such as i2c and SPI for communication between components during testing and how your understanding of these protocols has impacted previous projects.

Discuss your openness to feedback and how you use it constructively to refine your processes. Emphasize specific instances when feedback led to enhancements in your test procedures or improved team dynamics.