Test Engineer

Great engineers are hard to find. We’re giving them a place to thrive. Doing what you love makes every day better. At Emerson Professional Tools, we strive to build a work environment where ideas are celebrated, initiative is encouraged, and talent is rewarded.

We are seeking a Test Engineer, with an opportunity to have a significant impact on the business. Based in Elyria, Ohio.

You will collaborate with very hardworking individuals dedicated to revolutionizing the industry! You’ll apply the latest technologies, equipment, and research facilities to bring your ideas to life.

Your responsibilities will consist of supporting product development, sustainability, and research. This role is encouraged to champion technology that enables sophisticated features and solutions to improve customer experience and drive growth.

Because of the nature of the technology and need for constant exploration in this growing space, it will be encouraged that this position has a hands-on, research and development focus.

Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee and Klauke, we deliver trusted products to handle the industries’ toughest challenges.

As a Reliability Engineer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and quality of our products. You will design, implement, and oversee testing strategies to validate the performance and longevity of products throughout their lifecycle.

Your role is essential in driving continuous improvement, identifying potential failures, and ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be :

• Authoritatively apply test engineering principles to the design and validation process.
• Develop, implement and conduct comprehensive test plans to evaluate product performance, quality, reliability and safety, under various conditions.
• Analyze test data, conduct failure root cause analysis, and identify improvements to designs and processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to find opportunities for process improvements that enhance product reliability and test efficiency.
• Actively participate in product design reviews, providing insights from a testing & reliability perspective to identify potential risks and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that all testing processes and reliability activities align with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies, including ISO standards.
• Design and develop LabVIEW-based test equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate current testing equipment, ensuring it meets the required standards of accuracy, precision and traceability to ensure reliable data.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all testing activities, results, and corrective actions, ensuring all records are accurately archived for future reference.

Who You Are : You optimally communicate in various settings : one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.

You provide timely and effective information to individuals across the organization. You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.

You uncover root causes to difficult problems. You introduce new ways of looking at problems. You can take a creative idea and put it into practice.

You marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done. You orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal.

You scan the environment for new technical skills, knowledge, or capabilities that can benefit business or personal performance.

You readily learn and adopt new technologies. For This Role, You Will Need :

• At least 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied engineering or technology, with a major in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive, Instrumentation, or similar engineering fields.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies across various domains (mechanical, electrical, environmental) and familiarity with test automation and data acquisition systems.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in statistical data analysis, as well as Design-of-Experiment, Measurement System Analysis (GR&R), and Failure Analysis.
• LabVIEW, or a comparative product, programming experience; applications for new test design and test automation & control.
• Experience with various programs and tools used for data acquisition, data analysis, and -reporting.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States Sponsorship for this role will not be provided Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart :
• Experience with Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to product regulatory compliance and (inter)national product safety standards.
• Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO.
• Exposure to reliability engineering principles.
• Ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and time-management skills. Our Offer To You : We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.

We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives.

We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.

Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson. Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.

We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training. #LI-BS