Mixed-Signal Test and Applications Engineer- $70k to $100k + Benefits– Tucson, AZ

The Role

Do you have experience developing automated test systems for analog and mixed-signal products? Are you looking for a role where you can combine hands-on test development with customer-facing technical support? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Dataforth Corporation is seeking a Mixed-Signal Test and Applications Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

This dual-focus role ensures our products meet the highest quality standards while also serving as a technical resource for customers and colleagues. You will develop advanced automated test systems, maintain and improve existing setups and provide expert-level support for our product lines.

If you are detail-oriented, skilled in test system development and eager to make a direct impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join Dataforth and help shape the future of high-performance industrial electronics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and deploy automated test systems for analog and mixed-signal products.
• Create and maintain test software using LabVIEW, Python, or C#/C++.
• Integrate test equipment and manage communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART).
• Enhance and maintain current test hardware and software across production lines.
• Act as a technical expert for Dataforth’s product portfolio.
• Provide tier-3 support for complex customer issues and integration challenges.
• Collaborate with design engineers to resolve product issues.
• Manage technical execution, schedules, and cost considerations for test projects.

The Company

Dataforth was established in 1984 to provide signal conditioning, data acquisition, and data communication solutions to the ever-enlarging factory automation markets. The original entrepreneurial venture was spawned by the Burr-Brown Corporation, an international leader in analog integrated circuits and related products and now part of Texas Instruments, Inc.

Today, Dataforth is a worldwide innovator of signal conditioning, data acquisition, and data communication products. It maintains a positive revenue growth and delivers a steady introduction of new products offering customers high quality solutions for their industrial applications.

The Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work hours in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Invest in Your Future: Benefit from profit sharing, a 401k plan with company match, and tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Relocation Support: Assistance is available for qualified candidates moving to the Tucson area.

The Person

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a closely related field.
• 4+ years of direct experience in designing, developing and implementing test solutions for analog and mixed-signal products.
• Strong foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, especially as it applies to test fixtures and device interfaces.
• Proficiency in a relevant programming language for test automation (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, C#, C++).
• Hands-on experience using and controlling test equipment like DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in a customer-facing technical support or applications engineering role is a significant plus (Preferred)
• Familiarity with various communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet) (Preferred)
• Experience with database interaction for test data storage and analysis (Preferred)
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude or CAD experience for designing enclosures and fixtures (Preferred)

Contact information

John Lehman