Engineer I, Test

Stanley Black and Decker; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision, etc.

401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Towson, MD is seeking a Test Engineer I to design and implement automated test systems for our global tool and storage portfolio. The role focuses on hands-on engineering, safety, and delivering reliable test solutions for product development.

You will work onsite with a team of engineers, leverage PLCs and embedded processors, and collaborate across disciplines to innovate and improve testing practices. A strong electronics background and PCB experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Engineering Technology or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in embedded hardware and PCB design using Altium.
• Coursework in industrial PLC and ladder logic plus reading electrical schematics.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; able to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test systems using robotics, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Support product development in a hands-on engineering environment.
• Develop automated test system controls using PLCs and embedded processors.
• Own the design, assembly, and validation of automated test systems with a focus on safety and deliverables.
• Collaborate with all levels of product development to support testing and innovation.
• Utilize a wide range of test equipment, including oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, and environmental chambers.
• Become a technical SME on applicable technologies to drive innovation.

Skills

Embedded hardware

PCB design

PLC & ladder logic

Electrical schematic reading

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Engineering Technology

Tools

Altium

Job description

Towson, MD, United States

Full time

REQ-1000053797

Test Engineer I

Towson, MD, United States

Who You Are

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As a Test Engineer, you’ll be part of our Global Tool and Storage team working as an onsite employee. You’ll get to:

• Design and implement a variety of automated test systems using robotics, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Work in a hands-on engineering environment supporting product development.
• Leverage industrial programming techniques in the development of automated controlled test systems.
• Take ownership from start to finish for the design, assembly, and validation of automated test systems with a focus on deliverables and user safety.
• Develop system controls utilizing PLCs and embedded processors.
• Utilize a wide range of test equipment, including oscilloscopes, strain amplifiers, loadcells, dynamometers, power analyzers, thermal and humidity chambers, and NI data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with all levels of product development to support testing and innovation.
• Become a technical and subject matter expert on applicable technologies during the development process to help drive innovation.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Engineering Technology or a similar course of study.
• Two or more years of experience in embedded hardware and PCB design utilizing Altium.
• Coursework in industrial PLC and ladder logic programming, along with working knowledge of electrical schematic reading and creation.
• The ability to apply engineering principles such as AC/DC circuits, Ohm’s Law, and series/parallel circuits to solve system control problems and implement innovative electrical control designs.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

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The Salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $96,600.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.