Industrial Embedded Test Engineer – Validation & Compliance

Cognesense; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognesense is seeking a motivated Test Engineer to support validation and verification of embedded hardware and firmware for industrial measurement and control systems. The role focuses on reliability, compliance, and testing in oil & gas, wastewater, hazardous, and clean industrial environments.

You'll design and run advanced test environments, execute V&V tests, and collaborate with hardware, firmware, and regulatory teams to ensure products meet performance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience testing embedded hardware and firmware.
• Proven ability to write structured test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Experience with temperature cycling, EMI/EMC testing, and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Understand product requirements and develop comprehensive test plans and test procedures.
• Execute verification and validation testing for embedded hardware and firmware systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced test environments including temperature cycle and thermal stress testing, EMI/EMC compliance testing, and environmental and reliability testing.
• Validate industrial communication protocols including MODBUS (RTU & TCP/IP), Ethernet-to-MODBUS gateways, and RS485 communication.
• Design and build custom test fixtures and automation setups.
• Perform system-level validation of radar, level measurement, temperature, density, BSW, and detection systems.
• Support hazardous location certifications including FM Approvals, UL, and ATEX requirements.
• Analyze test data, document results, and generate formal validation reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous product improvement.

Skills

Embedded testing

Test plan writing

Firmware testing

Hazardous-location awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

EMI/EMC testing equipment

Temperature cycling equipment

MODBUS/RS485 testing protocols

Job description

Cognesense is seeking a motivated Test Engineer to support validation and verification of embedded hardware and firmware for industrial measurement and control systems. The role focuses on reliability, compliance, and testing in oil & gas, wastewater, hazardous, and clean industrial environments.

You'll design and run advanced test environments, execute V&V tests, and collaborate with hardware, firmware, and regulatory teams to ensure products meet performance and safety standards.