Test Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Ralliant; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer with test automation expertise to validate embedded systems across the product lifecycle. You will design comprehensive test strategies, analyze data, and document results to support new products, reliability, and quality improvements for industrial applications.

You will collaborate with design engineering, firmware teams, and project management to ensure robust, compliant products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of related experience is required.
• Strong experience in hardware and embedded system testing, including interaction with firmware and software.
• Proven experience with test automation, including scripting languages such as Python (or equivalent).
• Hands‑on experience designing and qualifying test fixtures and automated test setups.
• Proficiency with test instrumentation, including temperature, flow, and pressure sensors; low‑voltage analog/digital systems; oscilloscopes, generators; environmental test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and document formal test plans, procedures, and reports for embedded hardware and systems.
• Develop and maintain automated test solutions to improve test coverage, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Perform electrical, firmware/software, mechanical, environmental, and system-level testing.
• Set up and operate laboratory and environmental test equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, function generators, and environmental chambers.
• Design, build, and qualify test fixtures and test setups during development and validation phases.
• Lead RCCA investigations; track issues and corrective actions using defect tracking systems such as JIRA.
• Verify that all products meet defined acceptance criteria and product specifications.
• Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and propose alternative solutions or workarounds.
• Coordinate regulatory and compliance testing with third‑party laboratories (UL, CSA, TÜV, etc.).
• Ensure all test activities, results, and known issues are documented and compliant with internal quality processes.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to design teams to drive continuous improvement and product robustness.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Embedded HW testing

Firmware interaction

Root Cause Analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Job description

As a Hardware Test Engineer with test automation expertise, you will play a critical role in validating and qualifying embedded system products throughout the product lifecycle. You will design and execute comprehensive test strategies, analyze test data, and clearly document results to support new product development, reliability and quality improvements, regulatory compliance, and cost-reduction initiatives.

You will work closely with design engineering, firmware/software teams, and project management to ensure robust, reliable, and compliant products for utility and industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, execute, and document formal test plans, procedures, and reports for embedded hardware and systems.
• Develop and maintain automated test solutions to improve test coverage, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Perform electrical, firmware/software, mechanical, environmental, and system-level testing.
• Set up and operate laboratory and environmental test equipment, including:
  • Oscilloscopes, DMMs, function/signal generators
  • Temperature and environmental chambers
  • Low-voltage analog and digital measurement equipment
• Design, build, and qualify test fixtures and test setups during development and validation phases.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations; track issues and corrective actions using defect tracking systems such as JIRA.
• Verify that all products meet defined acceptance criteria and product specifications.
• Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and propose alternative solutions or workarounds.
• Coordinate regulatory and compliance testing with third‑party laboratories (UL, CSA, TÜV, etc.).
• Ensure all test activities, results, and known issues are fully documented and compliant with internal quality and development processes.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to design teams to drive continuous improvement and product robustness.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of related experience is required
• Strong experience in hardware and embedded system testing, including interaction with firmware and software.
• Proven experience with test automation, including scripting languages such as Python (or equivalent).
• Hands‑on experience designing and qualifying test fixtures and automated test setups.
• Proficiency with test instrumentation, including:
  • Temperature, flow, and pressure sensors
  • Low‑voltage analog and digital systems
  • Oscilloscopes, signal/function generators, and environmental test equipment
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Use of AI tools
• Knowledge of transformer and asset monitoring systems, including temperature, flow, pressure, and condition monitoring.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Background in product development for utility, energy, or industrial customers.
• Hands‑on experience with prototype development and bring‑up.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards for industrial/utility products.

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Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next‑generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high‑performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission‑critical advancements across industries, enabling real‑world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Qualitrol

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition‑based monitoring.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 66,900 - 124,300