Test Infrastructure Team Lead

Wheeler Staffing Partners; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a technically experienced Test Infrastructure Team Lead for a new advanced manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. This role will guide the development, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing test infrastructure used to validate liquid cooling and thermal management systems.

The successful candidate will coordinate engineering activities across fluid systems, piping, electrical power, automation controls, and data acquisition, while leading a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience involving industrial equipment, manufacturing infrastructure, or test systems.
• Experience coordinating engineering projects or technical personnel.
• Strong understanding of fluid systems, pumps, valves, piping, and industrial utilities.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and power distribution.
• Familiarity with PLCs, automation controls, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Strong project coordination and technical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing test infrastructure.
• Support facility startup activities related to test equipment and infrastructure readiness.
• Coordinate technical resources, project schedules, and equipment installation priorities.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Operations to ensure test infrastructure meets production requirements.
• Establish technical documentation, operating procedures, and maintenance requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Engineering leadership

Fluid systems

P&IDs interpretation

Industrial instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

PLCs

Automation controls

Instrumentation

Job description

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a technically experienced Test Infrastructure Team Lead for a new advanced manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

This position will support the development, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operation of manufacturing test infrastructure used to validate advanced liquid cooling and thermal management systems.

The Test Infrastructure Team Lead will coordinate engineering activities involving fluid systems, industrial piping, electrical power, automation controls, instrumentation, and data acquisition.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineering professional with experience developing industrial test systems and the ability to coordinate technical teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Test Infrastructure Development

• Lead the planning, development, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing test infrastructure.
• Support facility startup activities related to test equipment and infrastructure readiness.
• Coordinate technical resources, project schedules, and equipment installation priorities.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Operations to ensure test infrastructure meets production requirements.
• Establish technical documentation, operating procedures, and maintenance requirements.

Mechanical, Electrical & Automation Systems

• Oversee test infrastructure involving pumps, valves, piping, pressure systems, heat exchangers, and fluid distribution equipment.
• Support industrial electrical power distribution and equipment integration.
• Review piping diagrams, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and electrical schematics.
• Coordinate PLC‑based automation, instrumentation, safety interlocks, and control systems.
• Support integration of sensors, data acquisition equipment, and automated testing processes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls‑related infrastructure issues.

Equipment Commissioning & Operational Support

• Coordinate installation and commissioning activities with equipment vendors and contractors.
• Support equipment acceptance testing and operational readiness.
• Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, testing capacity, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain engineering documentation and equipment specifications.
• Ensure test infrastructure operates safely and reliably.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience involving industrial equipment, manufacturing infrastructure, or test systems.
• Experience coordinating engineering projects or technical personnel.
• Strong understanding of fluid systems, pumps, valves, piping, and industrial utilities.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and power distribution.
• Familiarity with PLCs, automation controls, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Strong project coordination and technical problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with liquid cooling, thermal management, or industrial fluid testing.
• Previous technical team leadership experience.
• Experience with automated test equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of VFDs, control panels, and industrial safety interlocks.
• Experience supporting manufacturing facility startup or expansion.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who understands how to design, build, and maintain the technical infrastructure needed to support complex manufacturing testing.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working directly with equipment, coordinating technical projects, solving engineering problems, and ensuring test systems are ready to support production.

About Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across manufacturing, engineering, technology, and other industries.

Wheeler Staffing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.