Lead, System Test Engineering Architect

Stanley Black & Decker; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker seeks a Senior Systems Test Engineer to lead test method development for design verification, validation, and performance. You will design robust test strategies and collaborate with design engineering, quality, and manufacturing to ensure alignment with project timelines.

The role emphasizes data analysis, root cause investigation, and cross-functional teamwork, with a strong focus on electromechanical products and test automation. Hybrid work is available in Towson, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Materials Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Approximately 10 years of test engineering experience in a product development environment.
• Experience developing and executing test methods for electromechanical, mechanical, or consumer/industrial products.
• Knowledge of design verification, validation, reliability testing, and engineering test practices.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data interpretation, and experimental design.
• Ability to troubleshoot test systems, investigate failures, and drive corrective actions.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional product development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and standardization of test methods for product design verification, validation, and performance evaluation.
• Define test strategies, protocols, acceptance criteria, and reporting requirements for new product development.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality, manufacturing, reliability, and program management teams to align test methods with requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with CAE teams to optimize physical testing and correlate CAE with physical testing.
• Analyze test data, interpret results, and provide technical recommendations for design decisions.
• Drive root cause analysis and failure investigation for product and test-related issues.
• Develop, qualify, and validate test fixtures, equipment, and lab processes for repeatability.
• Support verification and validation planning throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation including test plans, protocols, reports, and engineering summaries.
• Mentor test engineers and technicians in methodology and problem-solving.

Skills

Test engineering

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Method development

Test automation

HiL testing

Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering

Tools

HiL testing

Data acquisition systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Senior Systems Test Engineer - Hybrid

This is a Hybrid position and requires onsite work at our Towson, MD Campus 3 day per week.

Come build something that matters.

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:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Test Engineer to lead the development, validation, and continuous improvement of test methods, tools and processes that support product development, verification, and qualification activities. This role is responsible for designing robust, repeatable, and efficient test methodologies for new and existing products, ensuring alignment with engineering, quality, regulatory, and business requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring approximately 10 years of test engineering experience within a product development environment, with strong expertise in test strategy, method development, data analysis, root cause investigation, and cross-functional collaboration.

As a Senior Systems Test Engineer , you’ll be part of our Tools & Outdoor Team as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to:

The Job:

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:

• Lead the development, optimization, and standardization of test methods for product design verification, validation, and performance evaluation.
• Define test strategies, protocols, acceptance criteria, and reporting requirements for new product development programs.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality, manufacturing, reliability, and program management teams to ensure test methods align with product requirements and project timelines.
• Collaborate with CAE teams to optimize physical testing as well as to correlate CAE methods with physical testing.
• Analyze test data, interpret results, and provide clear technical recommendations to support design decisions.
• Drive root cause analysis and failure investigation for product and test-related issues.
• Develop, qualify, and validate test fixtures, equipment, and laboratory processes to ensure repeatability and reproducibility.
• Support verification and validation planning throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Ensure test methods comply with applicable industry standards, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation including test plans, protocols, reports, work instructions, and engineering summaries.
• Mentor test engineers and technicians in test methodology, best practices, and problem-solving approaches.
• Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, automation, accuracy, and lab capability.
• Support external testing activities and coordinate with third-party laboratories when required.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Approximately 10 years of experience in test engineering, test method development, or product verification/validation within a product development industry.
• Strong experience developing and executing test methods for electromechanical, mechanical, or consumer/industrial products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design verification, validation, reliability testing, and engineering test practices.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data interpretation, and experimental design.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot test systems, investigate failures, and drive corrective actions.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional product development teams.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation.
• Experience with HiL testing
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance testing requirements relevant to the product domain.

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.

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

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other part