Test Engineer

Employbridge; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployBridge seeks a hands-on Test Engineer to lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of product testing systems and lab operations. You will ensure test equipment performance, support new product introduction, troubleshoot failures, and improve testing processes for quality and efficiency.

The role requires experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, or electromechanical testing systems and close collaboration with engineering, quality, and production teams in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in test engineering, product validation, or fluid power systems.
• Experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting test equipment and instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of pressure and flow measurement, sensors, transducers, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, GD&T, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with calibration programs and precision measurement equipment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain testing equipment, instrumentation, calibration records, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure test equipment remains operational, safe, and capable of meeting production and quality requirements.
• Coordinate testing priorities with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Train and support technicians on test procedures, equipment operation, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria based on engineering requirements and product specifications.
• Design, build, and improve test fixtures, instrumentation, and automated test equipment.
• Analyze pressure, flow, electrical, mechanical, and performance data to verify product compliance.
• Troubleshoot product failures and determine root causes related to components, processes, or test systems.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within testing operations.
• Support new product launches by evaluating testability and defining validation methods.
• Develop test plans, fixturing requirements, and acceptance criteria for new products.
• Validate testing procedures prior to production release.
• Document qualification results, test reports, and engineering findings.

Skills

Product Validation

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Instrumentation

Data Acquisition

PLC Automation

Electrical Controls

Technical Documentation

Process Improvement

Quality Systems

Cross-functional Collaboration

Lab & Manufacturing

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Physical Stamina

Safety & PPE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Test Engineer to lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of product testing systems, test procedures, and laboratory operations. This role is responsible for ensuring test equipment performance, supporting new product introduction, troubleshooting failures, and improving testing processes to ensure product quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, or electromechanical testing systems and enjoys working closely with engineering, quality, and production teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Test Equipment & Laboratory Support

• Maintain testing equipment, instrumentation, calibration records, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure test equipment remains operational, safe, and capable of meeting production and quality requirements.
• Coordinate testing priorities with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Train and support technicians on test procedures, equipment operation, and troubleshooting.

Test Development & Validation

• Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria based on engineering requirements and product specifications.
• Design, build, and improve test fixtures, instrumentation, and automated test equipment.
• Analyze pressure, flow, electrical, mechanical, and performance data to verify product compliance.
• Troubleshoot product failures and determine root causes related to components, processes, or test systems.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within testing operations.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support new product launches by evaluating testability and defining validation methods.
• Develop test plans, fixturing requirements, and acceptance criteria for new products.
• Validate testing procedures prior to production release.
• Document qualification results, test reports, and engineering findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in test engineering, product validation, fluid power systems, manufacturing engineering, or related technical environments.
• Experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting test equipment and instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of pressure measurement, flow measurement, sensors, transducers, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, GD&T, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with calibration programs and precision measurement equipment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid power systems.
• PLC programming experience and familiarity with industrial controls.
• Experience with automated test systems, LabVIEW, data acquisition, or test automation software.
• Electrical controls and instrumentation experience.
• CAD experience for fixture, tooling, and test equipment design.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.

Skills

• Product Validation
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
• Instrumentation & Calibration
• Data Acquisition
• PLCs & Automation
• Electrical Controls
• Technical Documentation
• Process Improvement
• Quality Systems
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Combination of laboratory, manufacturing, and office environments.
• Frequent interaction with test equipment, instrumentation, production teams, and engineering personnel.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Exposure to industrial equipment, pressurized systems, electrical devices, and manufacturing operations requiring appropriate PPE.