R&D Product Validation Engineer - Fluid Connectors

Stäubli; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stäubli is seeking a Product Validation Engineer (R&D) to plan, develop, and execute testing for fluid connectors and mechanical systems. You will work with R&D, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to assess performance, durability, and safety across the product lifecycle.

You will design and maintain lab fixtures, run diverse tests, analyze results, and prepare technical reports with actionable conclusions. Travel may be required; onsite role at Duncan, SC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in product testing, validation, laboratory engineering, or product development environments.
• Experience supporting new product development and product launch activities preferred.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience working with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or industrial products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation protocols for new and existing fluid connector products.
• Design, assemble, and maintain laboratory test fixtures, instrumentation, and test equipment used for product evaluation.
• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, environmental, durability, reliability, and performance testing.
• Analyze test results and prepare detailed technical reports with conclusions and recommendations.
• Document product performance, identify issues, and support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design engineers throughout the product development process to verify product requirements and design performance.
• Support engineering change requests and continuous product improvement initiatives through testing and validation activities.
• Ensure testing activities comply with applicable industry standards, internal specifications, and safety requirements.

Skills

Test planning

Data analysis

Lab instrumentation

Documentation

Excel

CAD

Education

Mechanical eng degree

Tools

CAD software

Data acquisition systems

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Stäubli is seeking a Product Validation Engineer (R&D) to plan, develop, and execute testing for fluid connectors and mechanical systems. You will work with R&D, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to assess performance, durability, and safety across the product lifecycle.

You will design and maintain lab fixtures, run diverse tests, analyze results, and prepare technical reports with actionable conclusions. Travel may be required; onsite role at Duncan, SC.