Description Job Description Job Title: Test Fixture Engineer I, II, III Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager Department: Engineering /R&D Exempt: ? Non-Exempt: ? Date Created: July 18, 2018 Job Summary: The Test Fixture Engineer is responsible for developing, documenting, maintaining, and implementing all assembly and test fixtures required to manufacture Inogen products efficiently and effectively. To achieve this goal, the Test Fixture Engineer must ensure that test and assembly fixtures are manufacturable, scalable, reliable, and cost effective. The Test Fixture Engineer will be responsible for developing assembly and test fixture as a part of new product development as well as improving and duplicating fixtures for existing products. Responsibilities (Specific tasks, duties, essential functions of the job) Test Fixture Engineer I * Design, document, produce, validate, and maintain assembly and test fixtures used in Inogen manufacturing operations. * Prioritize work to meet project deadlines. * Concurrently develop manufacturing test fixtures and processes as a part of the product development cycle. * Equipment manufacturing and process validations including Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ), and Performance Qualifications (PQ). * Plan and execute line expansions and duplications across Inogen manufacturing sites as necessary to meet volume requirements. * Maintain comprehensive and accurate lists of fixtures and equipment used in the production of Inogen products. * Keep detailed equipment and part expenditure records to ensure project budgets can accurately be tracked. * Ensure lab space allocated to projects is well organized and properly equipped. * Documentation of equipment such as BOMs, equipment procedures, and calibration and maintenance scheduled. * Work to standardize test fixtures and assembly equipment to meet safety and quality standards according to regulation and company standards. * Training of operators and other manufacturing personnel as necessary to operate equipment. * Maintain availability for immediate response to production line issues. * Identify and implement production line fixtures to increase efficiency to reduce costs. * Maintain regular and punctual attendance. * Comply with all company policies and procedures. * Assist with any other duties as assigned. Test Fixture Engineer II In addition to items listed for Test Fixture Engineer I a Test Fixture Engineer II may also be responsible for the following. * Contribute to test fixture and assembly equipment design projects to meet production goals and increase manufacturing efficiencies. * Focused strength in mechanical and pneumatic test fixtures and assembly equipment. Test Fixture Engineer III In addition to items listed for Test Fixture Engineer II a Test Fixture Engineer III may also be responsible for the following. * Design, prototype, test, and implement test fixtures and assembly equipment, autonomously. * Works across multiple engineering disciplines and cross functionally in the organization to drive projects to completion. * Complexity of projects increase to include machine-to-machine communication and data collection. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Must have strong work ethic. * Excellent oral and written communication skills required. * Effective conflict resolution. * Analytical & problem-solving skills & ability to multi task. * Solutions-oriented problem solver. * Excellent planning, communication and organizational skills. * Ability to effectively interface with different departments within the company. * Experience with electrical and mechanical test equipment and fabrication equipment. * Experience with surface mount and through hole soldering, including microscope assisted soldering. * Desire and ability to perform hands-on prototyping and testing. Qualifications (Experience and Education) Level I Test Fixture Engineer I * Bachelors' in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering or Scientific field required. * 1+ year of equipment design, preferred. * Medical manufacturing experience, preferred. * A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Level II Test Fixture Engineer II * Bachelors' in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering or Scientific field required. * 3+ years of designing and supporting test fixtures and equipment, required. * 2+ years of medical device manufacturing experience, preferred. * A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Level III Test Fixture Engineer III * Bachelors' in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering or Scientific field required. * Masters' in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Industrial, or related Engineering or Scientific field, preferred. * 6 years of test fixtures and assembly equipment, required. * 3+ years of medical device manufacturing experience, preferred. * A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.