R&D Test Engineer

R&D Test Engineer

Build the tests that decide what millions of people bring into their homes.

As an R&D Test Engineer, you’ll build fixtures, run procedures, and make the decisions that separate a product ready for customers from one that needs another pass. This role works shoulder‑to‑shoulder with R&D and product teams on real consumer hardware, with autonomy to design your own test approach and the responsibility that comes with it.

• Fixture and lab equipment design – build the tools that don’t exist yet, not just run the ones that do.
• Test procedure development and execution, with documentation sharp enough that anyone on the team can trust and act on your results.
• Failure analysis – partner with R&D and product engineers to dig into data, troubleshoot root causes, and drive fixes, not just flag problems.
• Lab operations – calibration, supplies, and a running list of what could work better.
• Knowledge‑sharing – train teammates on Floorcare Lab procedures and quality standards, raising the bar for the whole team.

• A B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years in testing or validation within R&D or product development; consumer goods experience is a strong plus.
• Hands‑on fluency with thermal, electrical, and mechanical test equipment – comfortable in a lab, not just at a desk.
• Data analysis skills, with MATLAB or LabVIEW experience preferred.
• A genuine eye for failure modes and design flaws, paired with the instinct to chase them down rather than just report them.

• Experience with environmental chambers, vibration testers, or electrical test equipment.
• Familiarity with UL, CE, or ISO standards.
• Six Sigma or ASQ certification.

You’ll see your work ship. The fixtures you build and the decisions you make appear in products used in homes worldwide – this is hands‑on, high‑visibility engineering with real ownership from day one.

Annual salary range: $58,500 - $85,000 USD.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave.
• Identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre‑paid legal insurance.
• Backup child and eldercare days.
• Product discounts and referral bonus program.

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