Test and Validation Engineer – Electromechanical Systems Focus

Creare; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual staff bonus

401(k) matching

Medical plans

Paid family leave

Job summary

Creare in Hanover, NH is seeking a Test Engineer to develop and execute testing strategies for advanced electromechanical systems. You will design test plans, build test fixtures, and analyze results to ensure reliability and performance of cutting‑edge R&D systems.

You’ll work closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers and skilled technicians to validate complex systems in both lab and field environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in test engineering, quality assurance, or product validation.
• Familiarity with electrical circuits and test instrumentation systems.
• Strong understanding of test methodologies and quality principles.
• Ability to write clear test documentation and reports.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Engineering Judgment: Ability to recognize abnormal system behavior and take appropriate action.
• Technical Curiosity: Desire to understand system functionality beyond following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and procedures based on requirements and design specifications.
• Execute manual and automated tests for functional, integration, system, regression, and acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to understand designs, risks, and failure modes.
• Design and maintain test fixtures, equipment, and environments.
• Analyze test results and provide clear, actionable reports and recommendations.
• Support root‑cause analysis and verification of corrective actions.
• Participate in requirements and design reviews to ensure testability.
• Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and automation coverage.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and quality systems.

Skills

Test engineering

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Test instrumentation

Electrical circuits

Version control

Job description

LocationHanover, New Hampshire Job Responsibilities

Creare is seeking a Test Engineer to develop and execute rigorous testing strategies for advanced electromechanical systems. This role is ideal for engineers who combine strong technical skills with sound engineering judgment and curiosity. You will design test plans, build test fixtures, and analyze results to ensure reliability and performance of cutting-edge R&D systems.

You’ll work closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers and skilled technicians to validate complex systems in both lab and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and procedures based on requirements and design specifications
• Execute manual and automated tests for functional, integration, system, regression, and acceptance testing
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to understand designs, risks, and failure modes
• Design and maintain test fixtures, equipment, and environments
• Analyze test results and provide clear, actionable reports and recommendations
• Support root‑cause analysis and verification of corrective actions
• Participate in requirements and design reviews to ensure testability
• Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and automation coverage
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and quality systems

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Experience in test engineering, quality assurance, or product validation
• Familiarity with electrical circuits and test instrumentation systems
• Strong understanding of test methodologies and quality principles
• Ability to write clear test documentation and reports
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Engineering Judgment: Ability to recognize abnormal system behavior and take appropriate action
• Technical Curiosity: Desire to understand system functionality beyond following procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with version control, issue‑tracking, and shop floor execution systems
• Experience with electrical engineering concepts, circuit design, and schematic interpretation

Creare offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to a substantial annual staff bonus, industry-leading 401(k) contributions and plan options, a range of medical plans, paid family leave, and more. Mutual respect, teamwork, and the ability to do the highest quality work define our staff and work environment.

Salary Range: $84,000 – $130,000 per year, based on education and experience.

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only.

Creare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans)