Senior Product Test Engineer

SENIOR PRODUCT TEST ENGINEER

Saw Stop, the world leader in power tool safety, is looking for driven, passionate engineers to join our growing engineering team. Our engineers develop world class products that improve the lives of users by preventing devastating and life-changing table saw injuries.

Experience this incredible innovation firsthand by joining our dedicated team of highly talented engineers. We offer an engaging environment that supports practical innovation – creating new products that are meaningful for our customers. Teamwork and collaborative discussions are second nature to us at Saw Stop, and we thrive working side-by-side with subject matter experts on safety system designs, electrical motor controls, and other new concepts for improved systems and revolutionary tools.

Join our team and make a difference in the success of Saw Stop and the lives of thousands of users.

As a member of the Engineering Department, the Senior Product Test Engineer plays a pivotal role is shaping the performance, safety, and craftsmanship of Saw Stop products. The Senior Product Test Engineer will lead product validation efforts across complex mechanical, electromechanical, and software platforms. They will also lead the development of test plans and test platforms that assess the quality, reliability, and function of products, components, and systems at an appropriate level of confidence to represent the Saw Stop brand.

The Senior Product Test Engineer will be a key contributor to developing appropriate technical product specifications, verification test procedures, sampling sizing, and serve as a statistics technical resource within the department. As a member of the Engineering Department, you will prioritize safety of yourself and team members while maintaining high quality standards and driving efficiency gains within your test plans. The position involves proactive, professional communication and a high degree of collaboration and coordination across cross functional groups and reporting structures.

Regular supervision is not required, although regular reporting to multiple stakeholders and proactive communication is essential for this role.

• Lead System Level Testing
  • Contribute to defining system-level requirements and lead the development and execution of comprehensive system-level test plans, procedures, and protocols that verify product performance, functionality, and compliance with customer needs and project constraints.
  • Establish test methodologies that reflect real-world woodworking scenarios.
  • Perform functional, performance, environmental, reliability, and compliance testing.
  • Validate system interactions across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software components.
  • Work with design engineering, supply chain, project management, and others to successfully plan and execute component test campaigns conducted onsite, at Saw Stop suppliers, or external test facilities.
• Consult on Sub-system and Component Level Testing
  • Contribute to translating detailed product requirements and specifications into measurable test criteria, analyze data for statistical and practical relevance, and provide sound recommendations to engineers, project teams, and/or quality team on potential product or process improvement opportunities.
  • Consult with design engineers on the development of design verification procedures for sub-assemblies and components.
  • Create detailed test documentation, including test cases, test reports, and maintain traceability to product requirements.
  • Maintain test records to support regulatory, safety, and quality audits.
• Hands-On Testing & Analysis
  • Develop custom test platforms utilizing data acquisition systems and knowledge if sensors and instrumentation.
  • Design and validate measuring systems necessary as a part of each test procedure development.
  • Operate test equipment such as oscilloscopes, environmental chambers, thermal cameras, load cells, sound meters, and other instrumentation.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes.
  • Troubleshoot system failures and collaborate with engineering teams to drive corrective…