Test Engineer for Electrical Drives (m/w/d)

Emerson; Laatzen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Cafeteria on site

On-site medical consultations

Deutschlandticket

Hansefit program

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Job summary

Emerson in Germany is seeking a Test Engineer for Electrical Drives to validate and improve electromechanical products and automation solutions. You will plan, execute, and analyze tests, investigate technical issues, and support product reliability throughout the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure products meet customer requirements and performance expectations while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation across the product

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of electronics/electrical systems and PLC programming.
• Experience with Python or C/C++ and LabVIEW is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; good documentation habits.
• Fluent German and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, execute, and document tests per customer specifications.
• Perform functional testing of electrical actuators; monitor endurance tests.
• Prepare test plans, analyze results, present findings in design reviews.
• Analyze returned products for root causes to support sustaining engineering.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to implement corrective actions.
• Design and develop test equipment and data acquisition solutions.
• Create sensor monitoring, data visualization, and analysis tools.
• Support testing methodology improvements and product reliability.

Skills

Test engineering

Electrical systems

Python

C/C++

PLC programming

German and English

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

As a Test Engineer for Electrical Drives, you will play a key role in validating and improving innovative electromechanical products and automation solutions. You will plan, execute, and analyze product tests, investigate technical issues, and support product reliability throughout the lifecycle. Working closely with engineering, production, and quality teams, you will help ensure products meet customer requirements, performance expectations, and industry standards while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Validate new products by planning, preparing, executing, and documenting tests according to customer specifications, both internally and in collaboration with external testing laboratories.

• Perform functional testing of electrical linear actuators, establish and monitor endurance tests, program controllers for samples, and ensure continuous monitoring of test activities.

• Prepare and execute test plans, analyze test results, and present findings during design reviews as part of a cross-functional product development team.

• Analyze customer-returned products by assessing compliance with specifications and conducting root cause and failure investigations to support sustaining engineering and continuous product improvement.

• Partner with production and engineering teams to develop and implement effective corrective actions and solution proposals.

• Design and develop electronic devices and test equipment that support routine and long-duration testing activities.

• Create solutions for sensor signal monitoring, data acquisition, visualization, and analysis to support engineering decisions and technical documentation.

• Contribute to the optimization of testing methodologies, product reliability, and validation processes.

Who You Are:

You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and are energized by understanding how products work and why they fail. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and use a systematic, analytical approach to identify root causes and develop effective solutions. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared goals while openly exchanging technical knowledge and ideas. You adapt your approach to changing circumstances, learn quickly from new experiences, and seek innovative ways to improve products, processes, and testing capabilities.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Knowledge of electronics and electrical systems.

• Understanding of fluid technologies, preferably pneumatics.

• Experience with PLC programming.

• Programming skills in Python or C/C++.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

• Strong communication skills in German and English, both written and spoken.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and work within a matrix organization.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Commitment to maintaining accurate technical documentation and test records.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Min 5 years of experience in engineering, testing, validation, product development, or a related technical environment.

• Experience with LabVIEW programming.

• Experience in factory automation or industrial automation environments.

• Experience validating electromechanical products, actuators, drives, or motion-control systems.

• Familiarity with test automation, data acquisition systems, and monitoring tools.

• Knowledge of reliability testing, endurance testing, and failure analysis methodologies.

• Experience working with external testing laboratories and certification processes.

• Understanding of product lifecycle support and sustaining engineering activities.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. We recognize that career paths and experiences vary, and we encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification listed.

We support professional growth through meaningful work, development opportunities, and collaboration with talented colleagues across the organization. Our comprehensive benefits and employee programs are designed to support well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career success.

Highlights include:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Company cafeteria with fresh and healthy meal options.

• On-site medical consultations and employee support services.

• Deutschlandticket subsidy.

• Sports and wellness opportunities through the Hansefit program.

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace focused on continuous learning and development..

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. you'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. let's go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let's go!

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