Test Engineer

Detector Electronics; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Det-Tronics, a global safety solutions leader, is seeking a Test Engineer in the Systems Engineering Group in Bloomington, MN. You will verify that controllers and panels meet Det-Tronics standards during FAT and final checkout, collaborating with customers and multiple internal teams.

The role requires reading schematics, understanding control panels, and ensuring programs match operations documents. On-site work is required in Bloomington, MN.

Qualifications

• Must read low-voltage wiring schematics.
• Familiar with Control Panels & Control Panel Design.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates professionalism to customers.
• Leads quality control for Det-Tronics Systems.
• Works with Systems Engineering/Design teams.
• Supports Project Managers to deliver fully-functional equipment on time.
• Keeps project documentation up to date for Field Service teams.

Skills

Low-voltage wiring schematics

Control Panel Design

Customer interaction

Field service support

PLC / ladder-logic programming

System testing

Troubleshooting

Electrical test procedures

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Engineering degree or trade school (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

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Detector OTH SERVICE & AFT Full Time Mfg Engrg-Ops: Mgr Minneapolis, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1497

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $92,000.00 Annually

About Us:

Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20+ countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we’re driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.

The Opportunity

Det-Tronics is looking for a skilled Test Engineer in our Systems Engineering Group. In this role you will beresponsible for ensuring our systems & assemblies meet Det-Tronics standards during final customer checkout and factory acceptance testing (FAT).

• You will be working with Det-Tronics Controllers (Eagle Quantum Premier) and control panels
• Testing is an important step to ensure our life safety systems meet our demanding customers’ needs.
• You will be working directly with customers, as well as Engineers, Project Managers and Manufacturing Teams
• Understanding low-voltage wiring schematics, troubleshooting wiring issues, ensuring controller programs match written sequence of operations / cause & effect diagrams, working within control panel physical design constraints are some of the likely challenges you will be faced with.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates professionalism to our customers
• Leads quality control for Det-Tronics Systems
• Works hand-in-hand with Systems Engineering / Design teams
• Supports our Project Managers in delivering fully-functional equipment ON-TIME and ready for field install
• Helps keep up-to-date project documentation for Field Service teams

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Able to read low-voltage wiring schematics
• Familiar with Control Panels & Control Panel Design
• Must be able to work in our Bloomington, MN office Monday – Friday 8AM – 4PM

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade School diploma or associate degree or bachelor’s degree in engineering
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Training
• Experience with flame or gas detection / life safety systems
• Experience with Fire Alarm systems or Building Automation Systems
• AutoCAD Electrical experience
• PLC / ladder-logic programming experience
• Low-voltage field technician experience
• Experience working with commissioning agents or customer inspectors

Why Join Us?

At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
• Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
• Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
• Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success

Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?