Test Engineer

Job Summary

The Test Engineer is responsible for designing equipment and conducting tests that support the Engineering department in developing high‑pressure waterblast tooling and accessories. The role works directly with mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to test components or products, interpret results, identify defects, and provide insight into improvements. Responsibilities include defining test scope, utilizing available equipment, cataloging results, and maintaining a safe and organized testing lab.

• Work with product engineers to develop and execute waterblast tool, automated equipment, and system testing using standard test methods.
• Develop and fabricate test fixtures and programs.
• Create new test methods for evaluating safety, reliability, and performance of products and solutions.
• Analyze, document, and communicate test results and recommendations to product engineers; prepare detailed test reports and design journal entries.
• Support CE, UKCA, and other certification testing.
• Assist product engineers with technical decisions regarding usability, assembly, manufacturability, and sustainment.
• Support engineering in competitor waterblast tool testing.
• Utilize internal testing equipment to conduct electrical and mechanical testing.
• Attend design reviews and provide suggestions to enhance manufacturability, maintainability, and cost of designs.
• Rework or modify products to achieve proper function using hand and machine tools.
• Communicate required design changes to product engineers for part revisions and EC requirements.
• Track and log all hours worked on specific projects.
• Ensure the engineering lab and equipment remain safe and organized.
• Assist operations with assembly and production testing during peak times.
• Communicate project status to the R&D Engineering Manager.
• Perform additional duties requested by the R&D Engineering Manager.

• Assemble and test engineering prototypes for custom solutions products.
• Review and evaluate field‑tested units, existing products, and new product ideas; provide relevant information to product engineers.
• Assist in transferring development products to production, including hands‑on training, assembly, or machining recommendations.
• Assist solutions team in evaluating projects through direct contact with end users; support quotation and design of custom projects.
• Develop and conduct testing for academic papers.

• Assist manufacturing in building and testing new products.
• Support Technical Product Managers with returned tool testing, rework, and repair.
• Assist in transferring development products to production with training, assembly, and machining recommendations to Product Engineers and Operations.
• Assist NPI team with marketing or other media capture for product launch.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of relevant testing or product design experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Experience programming PLCs, motion control drivers, and data acquisition equipment.
• Experience with LabVIEW, Python, or similar software.
• Knowledge of material properties, specifically stainless steel and aluminum.
• Working knowledge of MS Office software.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge of industrial sensors such as thermocouples, encoders, or pressure transducers.
• Experience in printed circuit board soldering and troubleshooting.
• Technical knowledge of industrial products.
• Experience with ERP/MRP software.
• Experience in C++ or C#.

• Extended working hours may be needed at peak times or when short‑staffed.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift heavy loads using proper lifting techniques as outlined in the company handbook.

Stone Age Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or disability.