Engineer III, Product Development & Testing - Piedmont, SC

Harbor Freight Tools; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Freight Tools is seeking an Engineer III, Product Development & Testing to lead the development and fabrication of automated equipment for product testing, while maintaining and improving existing systems.

This role requires leadership, coaching, and mentoring of test teams, plus reporting on progress and equipment accuracy. You will train staff on safe operation and best practices, coordinate with product experts, and manage calibration schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new test systems that improve accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of tool testing.
• Lead design reviews to ensure equipment meets testing requirements.
• Plan and manage capital plan for lab equipment with accurate spending tracking.
• Independently manage timelines to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Create and maintain documentation including bill of materials, 2D prints and wiring schematics.
• Ensure test equipment is designed with safety and accuracy in mind.
• Collect, store, and back-up data from testing processes.
• Fabricate test fixtures in-house or coordinate with external vendors when cost-effective.
• Maintain and update test equipment to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Engage with product testers to identify improvements to equipment.
• Debug and repair real-time issues with down equipment in collaboration with the testing team.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Serve as product expert and trainer on lab equipment, training on safe operation.
• Coordinate with product experts to gather requirements and plan for upcoming projects.
• Track equipment calibration through internal or external vendors.

Job description

The Engineer III, Product Development & Testing role focuses on the development and fabrication of automated equipment to optimize product testing, in addition to maintaining and improving existing equipment. As an Engineer III, there are certain expectations of leadership, coaching, and mentoring. This position will also mentor test teams in best practices in testing and report writing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new test systems that improve the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of our tool testing.
• Lead design reviews with HFT team members to ensure equipment meets testing requirements.
• Plan and manage the fiscal year capital plan as it relates to lab equipment, including accurate tracking of project spending and expenditure schedule.
• Independently manage timelines to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Create and maintain documentation associated with the equipment, including bill of materials, 2D prints and wiring schematics.
• Ensure all test equipment is designed with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.
• Collect, store, and back-up all data generated from testing processes.
• Fabricate test fixtures in-house or coordinate with external vendors when cost-effective.
• Maintain and update existing test equipment to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Engage with product testers to identify possible improvements to existing equipment.
• Debug and repair real-time issues with down equipment in collaboration with the testing team.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime.
• Serve as a product expert and trainer on all lab equipment, providing training on the safe operation of all equipment.
• Coordinate with product experts to gather requirements and plan for upcoming projects.
• Track all equipment to ensure timely calibration, either internally or through external vendors

Scope

• Staff supervision and development: Yes
• Decision making: Indirectly supervisor reporting writing responsibilities
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Flex Designation: In Office

The anticipated salary range for this position is $98,500 – $147,800 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.

• Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
• Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays).
• Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.