Fluidics Test Engineer

Conflux Systems; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Conflux Systems in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Fluidics Test Engineer to design, test, and validate fluidic, thermal, and electromechanical systems used in foodservice equipment. You will work hands-on with prototypes, troubleshoot, and support product development through a structured stage‑gate process.

Responsibilities include laboratory bench testing of fluid flow and thermal performance; operating pumps, sensors, meters, and data acquisition; and documenting results.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with fluidic, thermal, mechanical, or electromechanical systems and laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, tubing diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Experience with data collection systems and software such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory and bench testing for fluid flow, thermal performance, controls, and reliability.
• Set up and operate pumps, sensors, pressure transducers, flow meters, and data acquisition systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware, control systems, and software using structured testing and data collection.
• Execute Design of Experiments (DOE), validation testing, prototype fabrication, plumbing, tubing, wiring, and fixture development.

Skills

Fluidic systems

Thermal systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Data acquisition systems

Pumps

Valves

Heat exchangers

Refrigeration

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Fluidics Test Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and validation of fluidic, thermal, and electromechanical systems used in foodservice and beverage equipment. This hands‑on role partners with cross‑functional teams to build, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes while supporting product development through a structured stage‑gate process.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory and bench testing for fluid flow, thermal performance, controls, and reliability.
• Set up and operate pumps, sensors, pressure transducers, flow meters, thermal measurement devices, and data acquisition systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware, control systems, and software using structured testing and data collection.
• Execute Design of Experiments (DOE), validation testing, prototype fabrication, plumbing, tubing, wiring, and fixture development.
• Document test results, prepare engineering reports, maintain calibration records, laboratory equipment, inventory, and support PPE and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and quality teams to resolve engineering issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on experience with fluidic, thermal, mechanical, or electromechanical systems and laboratory instrumentation.
• Knowledge of fluid systems, thermodynamics, heat transfer, electrical systems, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, tubing diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, data collection systems, and preferably LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, data acquisition systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, refrigeration, or related product testing environments.