Test Engineer

Overview

Job#: 3019019 | Location:
Westborough, MA

Must be willing to travel up to 75%. Employee will return on the weekends. Typical travel is Monday - Friday.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Test Engineering team supporting robotics and automation hardware testing across North America. This role will be based out of Westborough with extensive travel (75% of the time) to support hardware functionality testing, test plan execution, and quality validation of robotic and automation systems at scale.

• Create and execute test plans for straightforward scenarios involving electromechanical components and systems
• Develop test cases for hardware functional requirements, including down to components level
• Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures following established protocols
• Assess and report on quality of components and features tested
• Analyze change requests and provide recommendations on test scope and product behavior impact
• Work with some guidance from senior Test Engineers, Engineering Leads, and Engineering Manager

• Conduct hands-on hardware functionality testing of robotic and automation systems, sensors, actuators, and control systems
• Perform troubleshooting and isolate bugs to help engineers with root cause analysis
• Validate system performance against KPI-driven requirements
• Document test results, defects, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) with technical precision
• Collect and analyze test data using Excel and other tracking tools
• Execute pre-defined test procedures with attention to detail

• Develop simple test tools and scripts to reduce manual testing effort
• Create and maintain automation scripts with senior peer review
• Make configuration changes and modify/extend test cases as needed
• Document work clearly for future testers

• Work closely with Test Engineers, Hardware Development Engineers, and site operations teams
• Communicate test results and quality metrics to engineering leadership
• Participate in defect triage, test planning, scoping, and prioritization discussions
• Take ownership of problems and drive resolution or proper hand-off
• Seek guidance from peers or manager in difficult test scenarios

• Travel extensively across North America for on-site testing
• Travel will be from Monday/Tuesday - Friday. Will always return on the weekends.
• Support hardware deployments with test execution in field environments
• Adapt to new testing requirements and work independently on defined tasks
• Coordinate with site operations to minimize testing impact on production

• Assist with team action plans and process improvements
• Learn and apply test methodologies and best practices

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering:
  Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechatronics
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Experience

• 2-3 years of professional QA/testing experience post-college
• Experience testing electromechanical systems, robotics, automation equipment, or industrial machinery

Technical Skills

• Hardware Testing:
  Hands-on experience testing electromechanical systems and automation equipment
• Test Methodologies:
  Basic knowledge of test planning, test case design, defect tracking
• Core Testing Techniques:
  Skilled in requirement verification, and state transition testing
• Technical Documentation:
  Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Diagnostic Tools:
  Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, data loggers, and other diagnostic equipment
• Scripting (Basic):
  Basic knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting languages
• PLC Knowledge (Preferred):
  Familiarity with PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi) for troubleshooting

Core Competencies

• Quality Mindset: KPI-driven testing approach with focus on defect detection
• Communication:
  Clear communication with technical teams and stakeholders
• Learning Agility:
  Quick learner who can ramp up on new systems and technologies
• Ownership:
  Takes accountability for assigned test areas
• Collaboration:
  
  Works well with guidance and feedback from senior engineers
• Travel Flexibility:
  Willing and able to travel 75% of the time across North America

• Experience with robotics systems (industrial robots), packaging or sortation automation
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) experience
• Experience working in manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse environments
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance testing (OSHA, ANSI)
• Field service experience across multiple sites

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