Test Engineer II

Specialized Retail Midwest; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive healthcare options

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) company matching

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career development support

Wellness reimbursement

Industry pro-deal discounts

Job summary

Specialized is seeking a Test Engineer II in Morgan Hill, CA to advance validation of new products. You will develop and adapt test methods, analyze results, and work with Field Quality, Design, and Product teams to ensure robust validation and reduce warranty claims. International travel up to four times per year may be required.

The role emphasizes fault investigation, data-driven decisions, and hands-on testing using CAD and lab equipment, including fixtures, PLCs, and PID control concepts.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in test development or data acquisition and analysis; equivalent experience in FEA, Quality Engineering, or Mechanical Design Engineering may be considered with appropriate technical skills.
• Ability to balance established test methods with new approaches for emerging product risks.
• Experience investigating complex failure modes and translating field observations into repeatable laboratory validation methods.
• Strong technical judgment to assess risk, interpret results, and recommend validation criteria.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate risk for new products by developing validation plans or adapting existing test methods.
• Evaluate product readiness for production by analyzing test results and advising on additional testing.
• Collaborate with Field Quality and Design teams to reduce warranty claims and improve rider satisfaction.
• Communicate findings to Design Engineering, Quality, and Product teams and recommend mitigation actions.
• Lead replication of complex field failures using own test methods, validating conclusions with peers.
• Analyze testing data to identify probable root causes and adjust validation criteria as needed.
• Provide technical context across product categories to share lessons from validation challenges.

Skills

Test method development

Data acquisition & analysis

Risk assessment

Failure investigation

Root cause analysis

Fixture design

CAD

GD&T

Manual machining

Tools

CAD

Milling

Lathes

PLCs & PID control

Job description

Test Engineer II

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Identify and mitigate areas of risk for new products by developing validation plans, adapting existing test methods, or creating new approaches when needed.
• Evaluate product readiness for production by analyzing test results, assessing rider and business risk, and recommending additional testing or validation activities when required.
• Work closely with Field Quality and Design teams to reduce warranty claims and increase rider satisfaction.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, and Product teams to identify validation requirements, communicate technical findings, and recommend risk mitigation actions.
• Conduct structured failure investigations by analyzing field issues, identifying contributing factors, and developing lab-based test approaches to reproduce failures.
• Lead the replication of complex field failures using test methods and investigative approaches of your own design, while collaborating with peers to validate findings and conclusions.
• Analyze testing and failure data to identify probable root causes, determine whether changing failure modes require revised validation criteria, and recommend appropriate test strategies.
• Reach across product categories and teams to provide broader technical context, helping teams learn from validation challenges, failure modes, and quality issues encountered elsewhere in the organization.
• Collaborate with Field Quality to correlate laboratory results with warranty and field performance data.
• Recommend alternative testing methodologies to Design teams by leveraging Specialized's full library of validation methods and institutional knowledge.
• Aid in developing new test machines.
• Own and maintain existing test equipment.
• Modify and adapt existing test methodologies to address new product configurations, evolving design risks, and validation requirements.
• Create new test methods for unique product risks, delivering quantifiable data that supports engineering and product decisions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN

• 2-4 years of experience in test development or data acquisition and analysis. Equivalent experience in FEA, Quality Engineering, or Mechanical Design Engineering may be considered with appropriate technical skills. This is not a "behind the desk" job.
• Demonstrated ability to balance the use of established test methods with the development of new approaches when emerging product risks require innovative solutions.
• Experience investigating complex failure modes and translating field observations into repeatable laboratory validation methods.
• Strong technical judgment with the ability to assess risk, interpret test results, and recommend appropriate validation criteria and next steps.
• Familiar with data acquisition and analysis concepts using strain gauges, load cells, potentiometers, and accelerometers.
• Familiar with feedback control systems such as PLC logic and PID feedback loops.
• Experience managing competing priorities among Design, Quality, and project timeline requirements.
• Proficient with fixture design and rapid prototyping, including CAD, GD&T, and basic manual machining tools such as mills and lathes.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to four times per year and maintain a flexible schedule to collaborate effectively with teams in Europe and Asia.

Pay

Below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following locations:

• California Base Pay Range: $93,000 - 128,000

LOCATION

Morgan Hill, CA (4 days in office)

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition
• Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)
• Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
• 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby
• Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance
• Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement
• Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks

For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com .

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