Senior Mechanical Test Engineer – Actuators & Automation

Festo USA; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Festo USA is seeking a test-focused engineer to ensure reliability and performance of electric actuators through comprehensive testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will define test strategies, execute detailed test plans, and analyze results to support product development from prototype to production while adhering to relevant standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams and external labs, qualifying actuators with HQ in Germany, and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 3+ years setting up complex test systems, manual and automated.
• Strong knowledge of electrical drive technology and mechatronic testing.
• Experience with test and measurement technology, especially automated systems.
• Environmental testing experience; food industry standards is a plus.
• Basic programming knowledge for test automation is a plus.
• Strong teamwork and communication; English fluency; German knowledge is a plus.
• Willingness to spend several weeks in Germany during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Define test strategy, test plans, schedules, and technical details with the test team.
• Qualify electric actuators in collaboration with HQ in Germany.
• Provide testing support to design from prototype to production.
• Create, execute, and document test plans per standards.

Skills

Test system setup

Teamwork

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng or Mechatronics

Tools

Office tools (Word, Excel)

Job description

Festo USA is seeking a test-focused engineer to ensure reliability and performance of electric actuators through comprehensive testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will define test strategies, execute detailed test plans, and analyze results to support product development from prototype to production while adhering to relevant standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams and external labs, qualifying actuators with HQ in Germany, and driving