Test Systems Development Engineer

Garrett Advancing Motion • Torrance, CA

6d • $92,300 - $115,400

About The Position

The Testing Systems Development Engineer III is an independent contributor responsible for owning the end-to-end delivery of a rig capability or method area, including specification development, design reviews, build, commissioning, and capability certification. This role plays a critical part in developing and standardizing testing methodologies across multiple laboratories while driving technical excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software/Controls Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4-7 years of experience in rig or method development with cross-disciplinary integration.
• Six Sigma certification.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, including measurement systems, signal integrity, calibration principles, control logic awareness, and system safety.
• Proficiency with laboratory tools, including DAQ systems, PLC/HMI platforms, sensors, and wiring tools.
• Strong proficiency with LabVIEW frameworks, PLC standards, HIL platforms, and advanced instrumentation.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies, including RCA and 8D.
• Strong documentation practices, version control discipline, and attention to detail.
• Calibration planning and analysis expertise.
• Configuration management experience.
• Ability to support training, coaching, and knowledge transfer.
• Strong cross-site collaboration and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and procedural compliance.
• English proficiency suitable for global collaboration and technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Define user requirements and specifications.
• Lead cross-disciplinary design reviews and manage build and commissioning plans.
• Execute full certification activities, including uncertainty and guardbanding analysis, Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and correlation to engine dynamometers or reference systems.
• Release capability statements following successful certification.
• Establish maintenance and calibration plans, lifecycle traceability, and change baselines.
• Author method standards, parameter dictionaries, and data schemas in alignment with Data/IT and Product Line teams.
• Create reference packages including schematics, style-guided control logic, run cards, and datasets under version control.
• Deliver structured training programs, including classroom and on-rig instruction.
• Certify operator competence for new methods and capabilities.
• Mentor Engineer I and Engineer II team members.
• Conduct design and documentation reviews and support employee development through growth assignments.
• Lead complex Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 8D investigations spanning multiple subsystems or laboratory locations.
• Implement design and process corrections to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Coordinate retrofits and upgrades while minimizing operational downtime.
• Perform operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ) style re-qualification activities.
• Align capability roadmaps with product and technology plans.
• Communicate technical trade-offs and readiness timelines to stakeholders.
• Coordinate suppliers for subsystem integration and evaluate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) results.
• Improve throughput, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), and energy consumption per test through automation, warm-start routines, and parameter optimization.
• Standardize and expand hardware and software module reuse, golden configurations, and template libraries.
• Integrate engineered safeguards, interlocks, and fail-safe mechanisms into system designs.
• Lead safety reviews and ensure timely closure and verification of corrective actions.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan through Fidelity with pre-tax, post-tax and ROTH contribution options
• Annual discretionary match provided by Garrett based on company performance
• Paid holidays
• Vacations
• Sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level