Engineer III: Product Test & Lab Innovation

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

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.