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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Kaney, Inc
- **Location:** Rockford, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Outlook, Communications Protocols, SolidWorks (CAD), Visual Programming Language (VPL), LabVIEW, Software Configuration Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_04d2a6a42

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
 * Minimum of 5 years of experience in a highly regulated industry, with aerospace preferred.
 * Hands-on experience designing or maintaining automated test equipment involving electronics, embedded systems, sensors, actuators, and servo control systems.
 * Proficiency with LabVIEW or comparable automated test development platforms.
 * Basic mechanical design skills (experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks is a plus).
 * Familiarity with aerospace quality and regulatory standards such as AS9100, DO-160, or similar.
 * Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting abilities.
 * Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Competencies:

 * Working knowledge of blueprints and GD&T.
 * Proficient in Solidworks
 * Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
 * Strong written and verbal communications skills, excellent phone, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with people at all levels are required, * Experience applying human factors engineering principles to the design of test fixtures, operator interfaces, and workstations.
 * Experience with automation frameworks, data acquisition systems, and industrial communication protocols.
 * Background in servo control systems, motor testing, and electromechanical system characterization.
 * Familiarity with software configuration management tools and workflows for test software.
 * Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application to test equipment development.
 * Experience supporting design for manufacturability and testability (DFM/DFT) initiatives.
 * Ability to manage small engineering projects, vendors, and equipment build schedules.

## Description

The Test Engineer will support the design, development, and sustainment of manufacturing test equipment and Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) stands for safety-critical electromechanical actuators used in aerospace applications. This role combines engineering expertise in electronics, software-based test systems, and basic mechanical design. The candidate will be responsible for creating new test equipment as well as troubleshooting, upgrading, and maintaining existing systems in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

Major Responsibilities:

 * Design, develop, and validate new manufacturing test equipment and ATP stands for electromechanical actuator products.
 * Troubleshoot and optimize existing test equipment, including diagnosing issues across electronic, software, and mechanical domains.
 * Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW or similar graphical programming tools.
 * Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product support teams to ensure test systems meet safety, reliability, and compliance requirements.
 * Support calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of test hardware and software.
 * Document test system requirements, design specifications, procedures, and validation results in accordance with aerospace regulatory and quality standards.
 * Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on test efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability.
 * Ensure all test equipment meets safety and regulatory requirements.
 * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and junior engineers involved in test equipment operation or build.
 * Create and maintain operator documents and procedures related to test equipment.