Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
About the Opportunity:
We’re seeking a skilled Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our team! In this role, you’ll design and develop tests for electronic PCBs and assemblies, applying electrical engineering principles and testing methodologies. You’ll create test fixtures and software, evaluate product design for testability, and implement test strategies into new designs.
**This is a hybrid position based out of Franklin Park, IL - typically M/F remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days** #LI-Hybrid
What you would be responsible for as a Manufacturing Test Engineer with Life Fitness / Hammer Strength:
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Evaluate schematics, design and develop hardware and software to emulate and test electronic printed circuit boards and electronic systems.
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Develop test software to assure product is manufactured as designed and meets test specifications as well as industry standards.
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Design, develop, and debug electronic and mechanical interfaces and fixtures for product being tested.
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Reduce test time and drive production yield improvement by identifying and resolving inefficiencies in existing test processes.
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Develops and implements new testing methods and technologies.
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Attend and participate in product development meetings to ensure product testability.
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Work with the technical team to develop sufficient and cost-effective test equipment. Hold test systems specification and design reviews.
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Analyze test data using excel tools and process capability statistics (Gage R&R, Cp, and CpK analysis).
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Maintain records, provide data, and support problem resolution.
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Minimal travel required to support test systems deployed to manufacturing locations.
What are we looking for in our Manufacturing Test Engineer (required qualifications):
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5+ years of experience designing manufacturing test equipment hardware and test software for electronic PCBs and electronic systems.
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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar.
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Experience developing manufacturing test programs using NI TestStand, C# .NET or an equivalent object-oriented programming language. Experience with NI LabVIEW is preferred, but not required.
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Schematic capture experience using Altium or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
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Experience selecting test equipment to meet manufacturing test requirements
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Designs functional test software applications using Windows OS. (Linux and Android OS a plus)
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Working knowledge of communication protocols such as USB, RS-232, TTL, RS-485, I2C, SPI, JTAG, and IEEE-488(GPIB).
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Working knowledge of fitness equipment resistance control and motor control theory is a plus.
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Familiarity with AC power and wiring (domestically and internationally).
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Excellent verbal, writing and organizational skills.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $91,200.00 - $111,600.00 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Franklin Park, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Want to take the next step in your career?
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness/Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “[email protected]” for U.S. opportunities.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
What We Do
For over five decades, Life Fitness/Hammer Strength has crafted state-of-the art cardio and strength equipment that moves in sync with the human body, helping athletes and exercisers globally, become faster, stronger, and healthier.
We created fitness. Now we’re making it better.
In 1968 Dr. Keene Dimick invented the first piece of electronic fitness equipment – the exercise bike. His creative spirit is in our DNA and continues to inspire us every day.
Today, the way people live, work and play is ever-changing. A phenomenon that is putting new challenges on our collective wellbeing. As creators in fitness, we notice and act on this by innovating, engineering and manufacturing the best workout experiences that move every partner, customer, athlete and exerciser, forward together.
We believe that everybody gains from working out.
That is why, at Life Fitness/Hammer Strength, we partner with our customers to create intuitive, high-performance, cardio and strength solutions, that move with the body’s natural biomechanics to make every goal feel possible.
Driven by the standards demanded by elite athletes, we share a passion to engineer our products to be accessible to all – young and old, athlete and improver, well and in-recovery.
As experts in fitness equipment innovation, we set the bar for our industry. By never compromising on performance, quality, or reliability, we continue to raise that bar.
Our purpose is to empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
Why Work With Us
We’re a customer-centric team, passionate about working together to deliver innovative fitness solutions that benefit both facilities and exercisers in over 160 countries. We value proactive collaborators who love a challenge, are eager to make a lasting impact, and are interested in growing with our business.
Inspire. Innovate. Make an impact
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