Senior Test Engineer
About The Position
Reliable products begin with rigorous, thoughtful testing. As a Senior Test Engineer, you’ll take ownership of verification and validation activities throughout the new product development process. You’ll translate product requirements into comprehensive test strategies, develop test methods and laboratory capabilities, perform hands-on testing, analyze results, and provide recommendations that directly influence product design, quality, performance, and reliability. This is a highly hands-on role for an experienced engineer who can independently determine what needs to be tested, develop the appropriate methods and equipment, and drive the work forward. You’ll collaborate across mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, systems, quality, manufacturing, product management, and project management teams while helping Fieldpiece strengthen its test automation, data acquisition, and laboratory capabilities. This position is based in our Orange, CA office with an exciting move to Tustin, CA in 2028. We have a hybrid work schedule, with employees typically working onsite three days per week. Additional onsite days may be required for laboratory testing, product development activities, team collaboration, or other business needs. Travel is expected to be up to 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in product test engineering, verification and validation, reliability engineering in a new product development environment.
- Experience developing test strategies, plans, and procedures from product requirements and engineering specifications.
- Hands-on experience designing and building test fixtures, laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and automated test systems.
- Strong electromechanical product testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause-analysis capabilities.
- Experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, engineering data analysis, and technical reporting.
- Ability to independently organize, prioritize, and manage multiple testing activities across concurrent development projects.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain test status, findings, risks, priorities, and recommended actions.
- Ability to build trust and work effectively across multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
- A customer-focused mindset and commitment to ensuring products meet real-world performance, quality, and reliability expectations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HVACR products, refrigeration systems, professional tools, or test and measurement instrumentation.
- Experience with reliability, environmental, or field-validation testing.
- Familiarity with structured new product development processes.
- Experience with Dewesoft, LabVIEW, or similar data acquisition and automation platforms.
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Responsibilities
- Develop verification and validation strategies, test plans, procedures, acceptance criteria, and reporting methods based on product requirements and technical risks.
- Translate requirements into effective test methods that evaluate product functionality, performance, reliability, durability, and readiness.
- Design and build test fixtures, instrumentation, laboratory setups, automated test systems, and data acquisition methods.
- Execute functional, performance, reliability, environmental, prototype, laboratory, and field testing throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Troubleshoot product failures, test equipment, and unexpected results; analyze data and recommend corrective actions, design improvements, and follow-up testing.
- Maintain verification documentation, requirements traceability, testing schedules, resource needs, and technical reports.
- Coordinate testing with cross-functional teams, external laboratories, suppliers, and engineering partners.
- Provide technical guidance to Test Technicians and help improve Fieldpiece’s laboratory capabilities, automation, and test engineering processes.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Individual Development Plans for everyone and a commitment to supporting career development
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program
- Music program, including music rooms in all U.S. offices and onsite guitar, piano, and voice lessons in California
- Recognition programs, launch parties, and team-building events to celebrate shared successes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
