Test Engineer

The Lee Company; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Daycare subsidy

Job summary

The Lee Company in Connecticut is seeking a Test Engineer to design, build, and improve laboratory test systems and fixtures. This hands-on role blends mechanical design, fabrication, automation, and testing to support engineering development and innovation.

You will work with sensors, DAQ, and motion control, develop new test solutions, document results, and help maintain lab infrastructure. A strong mechanical aptitude and CAD experience, especially SolidWorks, are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's or higher in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in a lab, R&D, testing, automation, or related environment.
• Experience designing/building custom fixtures, equipment, or test systems.
• CAD proficiency with SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, and DAQ systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on fabrication and troubleshooting.
• Ability to independently source and procure components.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, modify, and validate custom test fixtures and laboratory equipment.
• Select and integrate sensors, actuators, and control hardware; configure DAQ systems.
• Develop motion control and electro-mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, and laboratory systems; document results.
• Maintain laboratory infrastructure and suggest improvements.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in engineering

Technical certification in mechatronics or automation

Tools

SolidWorks

DAQ systems

Job description

About the Company: The Lee Company is a global leader in the design and production of miniature, precision fluid control components for the aerospace, medical/scientific instrument, oil tool, and automotive industries. Lee products are recognized worldwide for superior quality, reliability, and performance. Lee’s unique capabilities in miniaturization and engineering keep the company at the forefront of fluid control technology and identify Lee as a leading innovator in the field of fluid handling and control.

About the Role: The Test Engineer is responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and improving laboratory test systems, fixtures, instrumentation, and infrastructure that support engineering development and innovation activities. This is a highly hands-on role that combines mechanical design, fabrication, automation, instrumentation, and testing. The successful candidate will thrive in a laboratory environment and enjoy solving practical engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Equipment & Test Fixture Development

• Design, build, modify, and validate custom test fixtures, laboratory equipment, and experimental setups.
• Develop creative solutions to unique testing and measurement challenges.
• Create mechanical designs, drawings, and assemblies using CAD software.
• Identify, source, and procure components required to support laboratory projects and testing activities.

Instrumentation, Automation & Controls

• Select and integrate sensors, instrumentation, actuators, and control hardware.
• Configure and maintain DAQ systems used for automated testing and data collection.
• Develop and support motion control, automation, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Implement emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, that improve testing and data analysis.
• Execute laboratory tests and collect accurate, repeatable data.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, and laboratory systems.
• Prepare concise technical reports and documentation.

Laboratory Operations

• Maintain laboratory equipment, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Recommend improvements to laboratory capabilities, equipment, and processes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent hands‑on experience in engineering, engineering technology, mechatronics, automation, electronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a laboratory, R&D, testing, automation, or technical development environment.
• Experience designing and building custom fixtures, equipment, or test systems.
• CAD proficiency with SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with instrumentation, sensor integration, and DAQ systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to independently identify, source, and procure components needed to solve technical challenges.

The Lee Company Advantages

The Lee Company offers opportunities for career growth in a growing company providing an attractive range of benefits including company-paid health insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and daycare subsidy. The Lee Company is situated in southern New England in a rural, campus setting close to the Long Island Sound.

Pay range and compensation package

The compensation range for this position is dependent on experience. Individual pay may adjust over time based on skill development, performance, and career progression within the role. The Lee Company offers an attractive range of benefits including company-paid health insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and daycare subsidy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.