Product Test Engineer: Durability & Performance Focus

ECHO Incorporated; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus potential

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ECHO Incorporated is seeking a Product Test Engineer to join our Engineering team and lead product testing initiatives from concept through validation. This on-site role is based at the Lake Zurich facility in Illinois and involves hands-on testing of mechanical and electrical systems.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance, durability, safety, and quality standards, with a starting salary of $80,000 and compensation based on

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of engineering experience in product testing or validation.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment (sound, vibration, data acquisition).
• Experience designing and fabricating test fixtures or systems.
• Ability to develop and execute testing programs per internal specs and external standards.
• Knowledge of outdoor power equipment or similar mechanical products preferred.
• Understanding of two‑cycle and four‑cycle engines.
• Knowledge of DC motors and battery-powered systems is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering project teams to meet testing objectives and timelines.
• Plan, schedule, and perform laboratory and field tests on new products, assemblies, and components, including durability, impact, vibration, sound, and performance evaluations.
• Develop, revise, and execute test procedures and protocols to support product validation activities.
• Interpret and apply relevant industry standards and regulations, including ANSI, ISO, UL, and other applicable requirements.
• Analyze test data and communicate results, recommendations, and product improvement opportunities through detailed technical reports.
• Support product development efforts by assisting with test setup, data collection, analysis, troubleshooting, and report preparation.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing capabilities and recommend the acquisition of equipment and tools that enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Train and mentor team members on advanced testing methods, equipment, and best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and perform other related engineering projects as assigned.

Skills

Years of engineering experience

Lab test equipment

Test fixtures

Testing programs

Outdoor power equipment

Engine systems understanding

Battery-powered systems

Troubleshooting

MS Office / Windows

Communication skills

Spanish helpful

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Lab test equipment

Data acquisition systems

Vibration testing equipment

Sound testing equipment

Job description

ECHO Incorporated is seeking a Product Test Engineer to join our Engineering team and lead product testing initiatives from concept through validation. This on-site role is based at the Lake Zurich facility in Illinois and involves hands-on testing of mechanical and electrical systems.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance, durability, safety, and quality standards, with a starting salary of $80,000 and compensation based on