Industrial Automation Test Engineer | FAT & Validation

RiseMe; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Viable Engineering Solutions is a leading concept-to-completion center for industrial markets, based in Orlando, Florida. We seek a Test Engineer to validate performance, reliability, safety, and functionality of complex automation systems, and to develop comprehensive test plans for equipment before customer delivery.

The role requires experience with automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, motion systems, sensors, and industrial controls, and involves working with multi-discipline teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• Experience testing industrial automation equipment, manufacturing systems, or special-purpose machinery.
• Ability to develop structured test plans, test cases, and validation procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software disciplines.
• Familiarity with industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, or similar), PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and system documentation.
• Knowledge of industrial sensors, vision systems, safety devices, and automation equipment.
• Experience documenting defects, managing issue tracking, and preparing detailed test reports.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test procedures, and validation checklists for custom automation systems.
• Execute functional, performance, safety, and reliability testing on complex industrial equipment.
• Validate automated systems that may include robotics, turntables, conveyors, part-loading fixtures, grinding, welding, milling, machining, vision systems, and material handling equipment.
• Verify proper operation of PLC-controlled systems, HMIs, sensors, safety circuits, servo systems, and industrial networks.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.
• Identify, document, track, and verify the resolution of hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, and process-related issues.
• Work closely with software, controls, robotics, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve defects.
• Generate detailed test reports, issue logs, and validation documentation.
• Ensure systems meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and safety requirements before shipment.
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Validate robotic system functionality, including motion sequences, path accuracy, tooling operation, and process repeatability.

Skills

Test planning

Troubleshooting

Robotics

Motion control

Electrical systems

Software diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology / Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics / Robotics

Tools

Fanuc robotics

ABB robotics

KUKA robotics

Yaskawa robotics

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial networks

Job description

Viable Engineering Solutions is a leading concept-to-completion center for industrial markets, based in Orlando, Florida. We seek a Test Engineer to validate performance, reliability, safety, and functionality of complex automation systems, and to develop comprehensive test plans for equipment before customer delivery.

The role requires experience with automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, motion systems, sensors, and industrial controls, and involves working with multi-discipline teams