Test Engineer

Role summary

Testing and equipment

• Establish and maintain customer-specified test conditions using engineering principles and new or existing test equipment.
• Design and configure test setups; program sensors and DAQ software for accurate measurement and test-plan execution.
• Execute and repeat procedures consistently to support reproducibility, data integrity, and reliable long-term outcomes.
• Troubleshoot equipment that cannot achieve desired inputs or outputs and participate in root cause analysis.
• Build, maintain, modify, and upgrade test equipment; research and implement new laboratory products and technology.
• Develop expertise in temperature, pressure, flow, and vibration instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

Safety, quality, and support

• Identify hazards and work with the Environmental, Health and Safety team to mitigate risks and maintain a safe workspace.
• Coach laboratory technicians and provide hands-on testing support.
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering and maintenance to maintain equipment and efficient use of utilities.
• Create and maintain laboratory quality documents, including Measurement System Analysis, Nonconformance Corrective Action Reports, and Work Instructions.
• Communicate root cause findings to cross-functional teams and support laboratory operations and business objectives.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Three to five years of test or validation engineering experience; HVAC, refrigeration, or industrial equipment production experience is preferred.
• Hands-on product testing experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with instrumentation and control wiring.
• Working knowledge of ControlLogix or similar DAQ/PLC programming.

Assets and competencies

• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software is an asset; specific software is not specified.
• Problem-solving, project management, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices in a laboratory environment.