Test Engineer

Insight Global; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson is seeking a hands-on Test Engineer to design, develop, and support electro-mechanical test fixtures for new product development and sustaining engineering. You will own test solutions from concept through execution, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and product development teams.

Responsibilities include creating SolidWorks fixtures, developing LabVIEW automation, and executing qualification and reliability testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of engineering experience (ideal range: 4-10 years).
• 4-6+ years of hands-on LabVIEW development experience, including creating automated test solutions from the ground up.
• Experience with National Instruments (NI) hardware and instrumentation.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience using SolidWorks, including designing fixtures, assemblies, and fabricated components.
• Experience integrating electrical components such as sensors, motors, actuators, relays, power supplies, and motion control systems.
• Proven ability to independently lead engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and production engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical test fixtures and automated test systems for new product development and existing products.
• Create mechanical fixture designs and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Develop LabVIEW applications for automation, data acquisition, and test control.
• Execute qualification and reliability testing, collect data, and analyze results.
• Work hands-on with hardware, electronics, sensors, motors, and instrumentation to validate product performance.

Skills

LabVIEW development

Leadership

Electrical integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NI hardware

Job description

Job Description

Nordson is seeking a hands-on Test Engineer to design, develop, and support custom electro-mechanical test fixtures for both new product development (NPD) and sustaining engineering efforts. This role will own test solutions from concept through execution, partnering closely with engineering, manufacturing, and product development teams.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of engineering experience (ideal range: 4-10 years)
• 4-6+ years of hands-on LabVIEW development experience, including creating automated test solutions from the ground up
• Experience with National Instruments (NI) hardware and instrumentation
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience using SolidWorks, including designing fixtures, assemblies, and fabricated components
• Experience integrating electrical components such as sensors, motors, actuators, relays, power supplies, and motion control systems
• Proven ability to independently lead engineering projects from concept through implementation
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and production engineers

Self-starter with an ownership mindset and ability to work with minimal directio

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal National Instruments training or certifications
• Experience developing automated reliability, validation, or production test fixtures
• Background in motion control, pneumatics, and automated mechanical systems

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical test fixtures and automated test systems for new product development and existing products
• Create mechanical fixture designs and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Develop LabVIEW applications for automation, data acquisition, and test control
• Execute qualification and reliability testing, collect data, and analyze results

  Work hands-on with hardware, electronics, sensors, motors, and instrumentation to validate product performance

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

  We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].