Test Systems Development Engineer

Garrett - Advancing Motion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Garrett - Advancing Motion in Torrance, CA is seeking a Testing Systems Development Engineer III to own end-to-end rig capability delivery. You will specify requirements, lead cross-disciplinary design reviews, and drive certification activities across multiple laboratories.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and mentoring engineers in LabVIEW, DAQ, PLC/HMI, and HIL environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 4-7 years of rig or method development experience.
• Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define user requirements and specifications for rig capabilities.
• Lead design reviews, build, commissioning, and certification activities.
• Perform RCA and 8D investigations across labs and subsystems.
• Develop maintenance, calibration plans, and change baselines.
• Mentor junior engineers and deliver training programs.

Skills

Measurement systems

Signal integrity

Calibration principles

RCA & 8D

Documentation practices

Cross-site collaboration

Safety & procedural compliance

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software/Controls Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

LabVIEW

DAQ systems

PLC/HMI platforms

HIL platforms

Job description

About the Role

The Testing Systems Development Engineer III is an independent contributor responsible for owning the end-to-end delivery of a rig capability or method area, including specification development, design reviews, build, commissioning, and capability certification. This role plays a critical part in developing and standardizing testing methodologies across multiple laboratories while driving technical excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing throughout the organization.

Job Description

About the Role

The Testing Systems Development Engineer III is an independent contributor responsible for owning the end-to-end delivery of a rig capability or method area, including specification development, design reviews, build, commissioning, and capability certification. This role plays a critical part in developing and standardizing testing methodologies across multiple laboratories while driving technical excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Capability Development Support

• Define user requirements and specifications.
• Lead cross-disciplinary design reviews and manage build and commissioning plans.
• Execute full certification activities, including uncertainty and guardbanding analysis, Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and correlation to engine dynamometers or reference systems.
• Release capability statements following successful certification.
• Establish maintenance and calibration plans, lifecycle traceability, and change baselines.

Global Methodologies, Documentation & Coaching

• Author method standards, parameter dictionaries, and data schemas in alignment with Data/IT and Product Line teams.
• Create reference packages including schematics, style-guided control logic, run cards, and datasets under version control.
• Deliver structured training programs, including classroom and on-rig instruction.
• Certify operator competence for new methods and capabilities.
• Mentor Engineer I and Engineer II team members.
• Conduct design and documentation reviews and support employee development through growth assignments.

Technical Support & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead complex Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 8D investigations spanning multiple subsystems or laboratory locations.
• Implement design and process corrections to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Coordinate retrofits and upgrades while minimizing operational downtime.
• Perform operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ) style re-qualification activities.
• Align capability roadmaps with product and technology plans.
• Communicate technical trade-offs and readiness timelines to stakeholders.
• Coordinate suppliers for subsystem integration and evaluate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) results.

Continuous Improvement & HSE Excellence

• Improve throughput, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), and energy consumption per test through automation, warm-start routines, and parameter optimization.
• Standardize and expand hardware and software module reuse, golden configurations, and template libraries.
• Integrate engineered safeguards, interlocks, and fail-safe mechanisms into system designs.
• Lead safety reviews and ensure timely closure and verification of corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software/Controls Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

• 4-7 years of experience in rig or method development with cross-disciplinary integration.

Certifications

• Six Sigma certification.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong engineering fundamentals, including measurement systems, signal integrity, calibration principles, control logic awareness, and system safety.
• Proficiency with laboratory tools, including DAQ systems, PLC/HMI platforms, sensors, and wiring tools.
• Strong proficiency with LabVIEW frameworks, PLC standards, HIL platforms, and advanced instrumentation.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies, including RCA and 8D.
• Strong documentation practices, version control discipline, and attention to detail.
• Calibration planning and analysis expertise.
• Configuration management experience.
• Ability to support training, coaching, and knowledge transfer.
• Strong cross-site collaboration and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and procedural compliance.
• English proficiency suitable for global collaboration and technical communication.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to influence global testing methodologies, lead complex technical initiatives, mentor developing engineers, and contribute to the advancement of world-class laboratory capabilities in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

Pay Range

The salary range for this role is between $92,300.00 and $115,400.00.

• Note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, education, training, and/or experience. In exceptional circumstances, compensation may exceed the posted salary range.

In addition to the annual base salary this role offers the below:

• Benefits: We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. In addition we also offer Flexible spending accounts, Life/AD&D insurance, Short term and Long term disability insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401 (K) Retirement Plan: Garrett also provides a 401(k) Retirement Plan through Fidelity with pre-tax, post-tax and ROTH contribution options. There may be an annual discretionary match provided by Garrett based on company performance.
• Garrett provides paid holidays, vacations, and sick days. Additional details will be shared through the new hire process.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Garrett is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.