Test Engineer

The Test Engineer will play a pivotal role in the development and validation of new electromechanical products throughout the product development lifecycle. This position requires creating test strategies, designing and building test fixtures and measurement systems, executing verification and validation testing, analyzing test results, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product performance and reliability., * Develop verification and validation (V&V) test plans, procedures, and methodologies based on product requirements.

• Design, build, and troubleshoot custom test fixtures, instrumentation, and laboratory setups.
• Perform functional, performance, durability, environmental, and reliability testing on electromechanical products.
• Establish measurement systems and data acquisition methods to accurately evaluate product performance.
• Analyze test data, identify failure modes, and provide recommendations for product improvements.
• Investigate product issues using structured root-cause analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Document test procedures, results, and engineering findings.
• Support the advancement of laboratory capabilities, automation initiatives, and testing best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to test technicians and junior engineering staff.

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At least 5 years, * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

• 5+ years of hands-on product testing experience within a new product development environment.
• Experience designing and building test fixtures, test equipment, and laboratory measurement systems.
• Strong experience testing electromechanical products containing mechanical and electrical components.
• Experience developing verification and validation test plans from engineering requirements.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and measurement techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience analyzing engineering data and validating measurement accuracy.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with LabVIEW or similar data acquisition and automation platforms.
• Experience with environmental, reliability, and durability testing.
• Familiarity with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) methodologies.
• Experience in highly regulated or quality-focused industries such as medical device, aerospace, defense, industrial instrumentation, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks to design test fixtures and lab equipment.
• Experience testing products incorporating sensors, valves, controls, firmware, and connected technologies.

Work Environment

The work environment is engineering-driven with a focus on hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement. The Test Engineer will work in a laboratory setting, utilizing advanced technologies and equipment to test and validate electromechanical products. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential, and the dress code is professional. Job Type & Location, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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