Test Engineer

Sunrise Medical; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Sunrise Medical is seeking an Experienced Test Engineer in Madera, CA to conduct engineering tests verifying product performance, reliability and safety. You will document results and ensure compliance with industry standards as part of our R&D team.

The role demands hands-on testing, data analysis and the ability to develop test fixtures and procedures, collaborating with engineers to support product verification and validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in engineering testing preferred.
• Experience with measurement equipment and instrumentation preferred.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data.
• Strong technical writing skills, including preparation of test reports.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain laboratory and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product testing in accordance with standards and test protocols applicable for wheelchairs.
• Interpret standard requirements and translate them into appropriate test methods and fixtures.
• Develop and maintain test fixtures, test equipment, instrumentation and data acquisition systems used for product testing.
• Analyze test data and evaluate results against engineering specification and acceptance criteria.
• Investigate test failures and product issues using root-cause analysis.
• Prepare clear and technically accurate verification and validation test reports.
• Coordinate and support testing performed by external laboratories and certification agencies.
• Collaborate closely with R&D to develop test procedures and test protocols.

Skills

Engineering testing

Measurement equipment

Data analysis

Technical writing

Lab equipment

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Position Title: Test Engineer

Location: Madera, CA - Madera, CA 93636-9513

Level: Experienced

Position Type: Full Time

Job Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $72,384.00 - $78,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Engineering

Description

Do you have experience in engineering and looking for the right employment opportunity that not only has a great compensation package that is based on skills and experience but whose work is also meaningful? Join our R&D Team!

Who we are

Sunrise Medical is committed to improving people's lives by providing innovative, high-quality mobility products and services that exceed customer expectations. Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the development, design, manufacture, and distribution of manual and powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and both standard and made-to-order seating and positioning systems.

What we offer

• Excellent health benefits plans, which includes FSA and HSA options
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation, paid sick time-off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs and benefits

Job Summary

Responsible for conducting and documenting engineering tests to verify and validate product performance, reliability and safety, and compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct product testing in accordance with series of standards and test protocols applicable for wheelchairs
• Interpret standard requirements and translate them into appropriate test methods and fixtures
• Develop and maintain test fixtures, test equipment, instrumentation and data acquisition systems used for product testing
• Analyze test data and evaluate results against engineering specification and acceptance criteria
• Investigate test failures and product issues using root-cause analysis
• Prepare clear and technically accurate verification and validation test reports
• Coordinate and support testing performed by external laboratories and certification agencies
• Collaborate closely with R&D to develop test procedures and test protocols.

Qualifications

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in engineering testing preferred
• Experience with measurement equipment and instrumentation preferred
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data
• Strong technical writing skills, including preparation of test reports
• Ability to safely operate and maintain laboratory and test equipment

Competencies

• Forward Thinking. Anticipate real potential problems (from multiple areas such as design, processes, application, etc.) and enacts solutions preemptively.
• Technical Expertise. Demonstrate necessary technical judgment in evaluating new designs or trouble-shooting existing designs.
• Thoroughness. Ensures work is complete, accurate and carefully prepared.
• Fostering Innovation. Demonstrates support for and is capable of providing innovative concepts.
• Fostering Teamwork. Able to work cooperatively and in a constructive manner with other team members.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Information Ordering – The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns, numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations.
• Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Ability to effectively present information to supervisors and engineering team.
• Speech Clarity – The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical documents.
• Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Selective Attention – The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Finger Dexterity – The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Manual Dexterity – The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Perceptual Speed -The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
• Static Strength – The ability to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 40 pounds.
• Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Attendance - Regular attendance is required.
• Overtime - Must be able to work overtime, as required.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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