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IT and Engineering > Verification Engineer

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Short Description:

Develop the verification methodology, selecting tools, test plans, and verification environment to ensure no issues with a given product before manufacture. Work with product designers to eliminate likely points of failure in early design.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Develop the verification methodology to ensure no issues with a given product before manufacture.
  • Work with product designers to eliminate likely points of failure in early design.
  • Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate the performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions and record results.
  • Using hand tools and measuring instruments, assemble systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles.
  • Provide technical assistance and resolution when engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
  • Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
  • Review existing engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
  • Collaborate with other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems.
  • Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
  • Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  • Modify prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses repair, and maintenance.
  • Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical applications necessary to complete tasks
  • Application of Engineering Science and Technology: This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Job Zones

  • Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
  • Related Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
  • Job Zone Examples: These occupations usually involve communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 1-2 years of preparation (6.0 to < 7.0)

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