Senior Test Engineer - Electromechanical Systems

Zenovo; Boxborough (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Other benefits package

Job summary

Zenovo is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead test strategy and development for complex precision motion and electromechanical systems. You will own test system architecture, develop scalable automated testing solutions, and use data-driven insights to improve performance and reliability.

Collaborating with research, design, quality, and manufacturing teams, you will influence product design, mentor engineers, and drive improvements in test methodologies and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related.
• At least five years in test engineering or system validation for complex electromechanical systems.
• Proven experience owning test strategies for new product introduction (NPI).
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead end-to-end test strategies across product development, validation, and production.
• Design scalable automated test systems, including hardware fixtures, instrumentation, and software frameworks.
• Analyse test data and provide actionable insights to improve product design and performance.
• Lead cross-functional failure analysis and root cause investigations across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve design-for-testability, product robustness, and testing efficiency.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies through structured testing and prototyping.
• Improve test coverage, cycle times, costs, product quality, and reliability.
• Implement advanced data acquisition, analytics, and digital testing solutions.
• Mentor test engineers and technicians, promoting technical excellence and best practices.
• Influence technical decisions across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Programme Management.
• Support production test systems to maintain quality, throughput, and reliability targets.

Skills

Test strategy

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

C/C++

DAQ systems

Job description

Location: Boxborough, Massachusetts, United States

Salary : $150,000 - $165,000 + healthcare + other benefits package

Please note we cannot offer sponorship for this role now or in the future.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to lead test strategy and development for complex precision motion and electromechanical systems.

You will own test system architecture, develop scalable automated testing solutions, and use data-driven insights to improve product performance, reliability, and quality.

Working with research and development, design engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, you will influence product design, mentor colleagues, and drive improvements in test methodologies and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead end-to-end test strategies across product development, validation, and production.
• Design scalable automated test systems, including hardware fixtures, instrumentation, and software frameworks.
• Establish system-level test architectures, protocols, and validation methods for precision motion control systems.
• Analyse test data and provide actionable insights to improve product design and performance.
• Lead cross-functional failure analysis and root cause investigations across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve design-for-testability, product robustness, and testing efficiency.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies through structured testing and prototyping.
• Improve test coverage, cycle times, costs, product quality, and reliability.
• Implement advanced data acquisition, analytics, and digital testing solutions.
• Mentor test engineers and technicians, promoting technical excellence and best practices.
• Influence technical decisions across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Programme Management.
• Support production test systems to maintain quality, throughput, and reliability targets.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in test engineering or system validation for complex electromechanical systems.
• Proven experience owning test strategies for new product introduction (NPI).
• Demonstrated ability to develop automated test systems integrating hardware and software.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Understanding of analogue and digital servo control theory.
• Advanced troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and system-level applications.
• Experience with motion controls, drives, motors, encoders, and power supplies.
• Knowledge of precision positioning systems and measurement techniques.
• Expertise in test system architecture, automation, and validation.
• Experience with LabVIEW or equivalent test automation tools.
• Programming skills in C, C++, C#, Python, or similar languages.
• Practical experience with oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems (DAQs), sensors etc

What’s on Offer

This opportunity offers the chance to shape test engineering practices, solve complex technical challenges, and influence the development of advanced precision technologies. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, mentor colleagues, and contribute to product innovation and continuous improvement.