Test Engineer

About Us:

Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20+ countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we're driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.

The Opportunity

Det-Tronics is looking for a skilled Test Engineer in our Systems Engineering Group. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring our systems & assemblies meet Det-Tronics standards during final customer checkout and factory acceptance testing (FAT).

• You will be working with Det-Tronics Controllers (Eagle Quantum Premier) and control panels
• Testing is an important step to ensure our life safety systems meet our demanding customers' needs.
• You will be working directly with customers, as well as Engineers, Project Managers and Manufacturing Teams
• Understanding low-voltage wiring schematics, troubleshooting wiring issues, ensuring controller programs match written sequence of operations / cause & effect diagrams, working within control panel physical design constraints are some of the likely challenges you will be faced with.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides design feedback to engineers & customers
• Demonstrates professionalism to our customers
• Builds trust & communication channels between departments
• Leads quality control for Det-Tronics Systems
• Works hand-in-hand with Systems Engineering / Design teams
• Supports our Project Managers in delivering fully-functional equipment ON-TIME and ready for field install
• Helps keep up-to-date project documentation for Field Service teams

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Able to read low-voltage wiring schematics
• Familiar with Control Panels & Control Panel Design
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office Apps, etc.)
• Basic CAD experience (AutoCAD, Visio, etc.)
• Must be able to work in our Bloomington, MN office Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade School diploma or associate degree or bachelor's degree in engineering
• NICET Training
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Training
• Experience with flame or gas detection / life safety systems
• Experience with Fire Alarm systems or Building Automation Systems
• AutoCAD Electrical experience
• PLC / ladder-logic programming experience
• Low-voltage field technician experience
• Experience working with commissioning agents or customer inspectors

Why Join Us?

• Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
• Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
• Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
• Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company

Benefits:

At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
• Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
• Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
• Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success

Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?

Apply now and join us in making every life safe and sound.