Senior Test Engineer

Lumicity; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumicity is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead testing, validation, and troubleshooting of advanced electromechanical capital equipment. The role focuses on ensuring performance, reliability, and quality of precision machinery used in high-end manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background with hands-on experience on industrial equipment, and familiarity with quality engineering and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering.
• Hands-on testing experience with industrial equipment.
• Experience in validation, troubleshooting, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and protocols for complex equipment.
• Perform functional testing, system validation, and performance testing.
• Document test results and generate technical reports.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Process, and Quality teams.
• Support qualification, validation, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Test engineering

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Job description

A leading advanced manufacturing technology company is seeking a hands‑on Senior Test Engineer to support the testing, validation, and troubleshooting of complex industrial capital equipment. This role will focus on electromechanical systems, precision machinery, and advanced manufacturing equipment, ensuring product performance, reliability, and quality.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or electrical engineering background, with practical experience working on similar industrial equipment. Exposure to quality engineering, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement would also be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and protocols for complex mechanical and electromechanical equipment.
• Perform functional testing, system validation, and performance testing to ensure equipment meets design specifications.
• Build, assemble, integrate, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve equipment failures, defects, and performance issues through root cause analysis.
• Document test results, generate technical reports, and maintain accurate engineering and quality documentation.
• Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Process, and Quality Engineering teams.
• Support equipment qualification, validation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing methods, equipment reliability, product quality, and manufacturing processes.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of testing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in a Test Engineer, Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or similar hands‑on engineering role.
• Background working with industrial machinery, capital equipment, electromechanical systems, automation, or similar equipment.
• Good understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems, with the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with equipment testing, validation, integration, or commissioning.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and test procedures.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate failures and identify root causes.
• Good documentation skills and experience recording test results and technical findings.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within semiconductor, automation, robotics, precision manufacturing, CNC, biomedical, or advanced process equipment industries.
• Exposure to quality engineering, quality control, process engineering, or manufacturing process improvement.
• Familiarity with FMEA, failure analysis, and root cause investigation methodologies.
• Experience developing test procedures, validation protocols, and quality documentation.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment, instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.