Test Engineer

Spectraforce; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce in Eagan, Minnesota seeks a Dish Machine Program Test Engineer on a 24-month contractor assignment. You will execute lab tests, document results, and support product improvement initiatives for our Dish Machine program.

You will set up tests, monitor performance, collect data, and report findings to the project team, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, quality, and manufacturing partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Hands-on equipment, lab testing, or technical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read test requirements, drawings, and procedures.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute test requirements and approved test plans.
• Prepare test setups, fixtures, instrumentation, dish machines, pumps, valves, sensors, and controls.
• Initiate and operate tests, monitor performance, and respond to issues.
• Collect, organize, and maintain test data, observations, and records.
• Summarize test results and communicate status and risks to the team.
• Follow laboratory procedures, safety requirements, and document-control practices.
• Troubleshoot test setups with support from engineering as needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners across mechanical, electrical, quality, and manufacturing.
• Maintain organized work area and store test assets properly.
• Learn new methods and work independently after initial training.

Skills

Test execution

Test planning

Lab testing

Documentation

Data collection

Equipment troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Measurement devices

Data acquisition

Multimeters

Test fixtures

Job description

Location: Eagan, MN 55121

Duration: 24 Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance)

Role Focus: Test execution, monitoring, documentation, and results reporting.

Assignment Information:

• This is a 24-month contractor assignment based in Eagan, Minnesota.
• The assignment length does not create a guarantee of continued engagement beyond the stated term.
• Final working hours, contractor classification, compensation, benefits eligibility, and agency-specific terms will be established through the applicable client contingent labor process and supplier agreement.

Position Summary:

• The Dish Machine Program Test Engineer will support the Operational Innovation RD&E team by executing laboratory and equipment testing validation, product improvement, cost-reduction, quality, and sustaining-engineering initiatives for the company Dish Machine program.
• The contractor will work from test requirements and plans established by the Project Manager or designated engineer, independently completing test setup, operation, monitoring, documentation, and results reporting.
• This role is well suited for a hands‑on technical professional who learns quickly, works safely, and can become productive with limited day‑to‑day direction.

What You Will Do:

• Execute test requirements and approved test plans as directed by the Project Manager or designated engineer.
• Prepare test setups, fixtures, instrumentation, dish machines, pumps, valves, sensors, controls, and related electro‑mechanical components.
• Initiate and operate tests, monitor performance over the required duration, and respond appropriately to abnormal conditions or equipment issues.
• Collect, organize, and maintain accurate test data, observations, photographs, configuration details, and equipment records.
• Summarize test results in clear, timely reports and communicate status, findings, deviations, and risks to the project team.
• Follow established laboratory procedures, safety requirements, test methods, and document‑control practices.
• Troubleshoot test setups and equipment using structured problem‑solving, sound technical judgment, and support from engineering team members when needed.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, systems, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, service, and supplier partners as required.
• Maintain an organized work area and ensure test assets, tools, and instrumentation are used and stored appropriately.
• Learn new products, test methods, and technical systems quickly and work independently after initial direction and training.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree, or equivalent practical experience in engineering, engineering technology, electro‑mechanical systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, manufacturing technology, laboratory testing, or a related technical field.
• Engineering or technical experience involving hands‑on equipment, laboratory work, product testing, manufacturing, service, maintenance, or technical troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of electro‑mechanical systems and the ability to understand interactions among mechanical components, wiring, sensors, switches, motors, pumps, valves, controls, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and follow test requirements, work instructions, technical procedures, drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to collect accurate data, maintain organized records, and prepare clear written summaries of test execution and results.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, manage assigned work independently, and Effective communication, organization, attention to detail, and collaboration skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience executing product verification, validation, qualification, reliability, life‑cycle, performance, or comparative testing.
• Experience with commercial dish machines, foodservice equipment, dispensing systems, pumps, fluid handling, heating systems, water systems, or cleaning and sanitation equipment.
• Experience using common laboratory and shop tools, measurement devices, data‑acquisition equipment, multimeters, temperature or pressure instrumentation, and basic test fixtures.
• Exposure to engineering documentation, bills of material, product lifecycle management, change control, root‑cause analysis, or corrective‑action methods.
• Experience working in a cross‑functional product‑development or sustaining‑engineering environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint for data collection, reporting, and collaboration.

Success in This Role:

• A successful contractor consistently executes tests safely and as written, produces complete and traceable results, communicates deviations early, adapts quickly to changing project priorities, and requires progressively less direction as familiarity with EDP products and laboratory methods grows.

Working Relationships:

• The contractor will receive priorities and test direction from the EDP Project Manager or designated engineer and will collaborate with RD&E engineers, laboratory personnel, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, service, suppliers, and other cross‑functional partners.
• The role is an individual contributor position focused on reliable execution and clear technical communication.

Work Environment and Physical Considerations:

• Work is primarily performed in an engineering laboratory, test area, or equipment‑development environment in Eagan, Minnesota.
• The role requires regular hands‑on interaction with commercial equipment, tools, test fixtures, water and fluid systems, electrical components, and operating machinery.
• The contractor must be able to use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety procedures.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.