System Test Engineer (Automotive)

Global Connect Technologies; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a dedicated Systems Test Engineer for system-level validation and reliability testing of geothermal heat pump products. This role involves developing and executing test plans, validating performance against specifications, and conducting various tests in an R&D lab setting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in testing and a hands-on background in an R&D environment. Strong abilities in identifying quality risks and developing test strategies are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience writing and executing test plans and test procedures.
• Proven experience in performing system-level testing.
• Hands-on experience in an R&D lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and execute comprehensive system-level test plans.
• Conduct functional, performance, reliability, and stress testing.
• Validate system performance against specifications and standards.
• Document test results and provide recommendations clearly for teams.

Skills

Writing and executing test plans

System-level testing

Hands-on testing in R&D lab

Identifying quality risks

Testing integrated systems

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Systems Test Engineer to engage in system‑level validation and reliability testing of geothermal heat pump products. This role bridges the gap between Design Engineering and the Test Lab, focusing on the development and execution of test plans that ensure product performance, reliability, and control behavior under various operating conditions. The position is rooted in an R&D lab setting, emphasizing the validation of product design over production testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and execute comprehensive system‑level test plans and procedures based on operational requirements and quality risks.
• Conduct functional, performance, reliability, and stress testing on geothermal heat pump systems operating across multiple modes and environments, including heating, cooling, and ambient transitions.
• Validate system performance against specifications, standards, and customer use cases.
• Test both mechanical operations and control behavior, ensuring that control logic performs as expected under diverse conditions.
• Execute 'test-to-break' validation by intentionally pushing systems beyond nominal conditions to uncover potential failure modes.
• Participate in FMEA activities and utilize results to inform test coverage and validation strategies.
• Identify quality issues and convert them into structured, repeatable test plans.
• Serve as a technical liaison between Design Engineers and Test Lab teams to ensure that intent, risks, and expectations are clearly validated.
• Perform hands‑on testing using non‑automated test stands, with potential involvement in future test automation efforts.
• Document test results, failures, and provide recommendations clearly for engineering and leadership teams.
• Support customer‑facing validation by demonstrating system performance across a wide range of real‑world scenarios.
• 5+ years of experience writing and executing test plans and test procedures.
• Proven experience in performing system‑level testing and validating test plans against requirements and quality expectations.
• Hands‑on experience in an R&D lab environment focused on testing design intent.
• Ability to identify quality risks and independently define test strategies to address them.
• Experience testing integrated systems involving mechanical, controls, and software elements.