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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Allient Inc.
- **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Literacy, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office, Visual Basic Language
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/efe9ef3a-7c1f-4e05-8152-35a64804c299

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical.
8 or more years of work experience; transitioning products and processes from prototype to production desired.
Design and programming experience.
Solid computer skills include MS Office, Visual BASIC, LabView, C, or C++ software programming. Experience with CAD system usage for project documentation.

## Description

Coordinates cross-functional teams in the creation, implementation & validation of complete test systems.
Explores new test technologies where appropriate
Ensures test assets are being leveraged in a manner conducive to achieving desired testing outcomes.
Mentors Test Engineers as well as Test Technicians with a focus on creating a set of standard practices among personnel
Prepares test equipment quotations based on agreed test strategies and specifications where available. Recommends method of sourcing of equipment - in-house or contracted out.
Produces test equipment specifications ensuring optimum test performance, minimum test times, and commonality of design while satisfying accuracy, reliability, maintainability, usability, and flexibility requirements.
Collaborates with Design Engineering to develop efficient and effective test specifications with due regard to failure, OE, Warranty data and 'lessons learned' on other products.
Designs, builds and commissions equipment to the highest possible standard, with support from other engineers and/or outside contract resources as applicable to a project.
Prepares technical equipment design file to include equipment drawings, specifications, records of all major design decisions, test results and change requests/authority etc.
Writes test software (Visual BASIC, LabView, C, C++) to the standard of employing best practice principles ensuring integrity of the test system and of the product.
Produces and maintains test equipment project timing plans, cost tracking etc. ensuring adherence to agreed cost and timing objectives.


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