Test Engineer (Embedded Systems)
About this role
As a Hardware Test Engineer with test automation expertise, you will play a critical role in validating and qualifying embedded system products throughout the product lifecycle. You will design and execute comprehensive test strategies, analyze test data, and clearly document results to support new product development, reliability and quality improvements, regulatory compliance, and cost-reduction initiatives.
You will work closely with design engineering, firmware/software teams, and project management to ensure robust, reliable, and compliant products for utility and industrial applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, execute, and document formal test plans, procedures, and reports for embedded hardware and systems.
- Develop and maintain automated test solutions to improve test coverage, repeatability, and efficiency.
- Perform electrical, firmware/software, mechanical, environmental, and system-level testing.
- Set up and operate laboratory and environmental test equipment, including:
- Oscilloscopes, DMMs, function/signal generators
- Temperature and environmental chambers
- Low-voltage analog and digital measurement equipment
- Design, build, and qualify test fixtures and test setups during development and validation phases.
- Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations; track issues and corrective actions using defect tracking systems such as JIRA.
- Verify that all products meet defined acceptance criteria and product specifications.
- Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and propose alternative solutions or workarounds.
- Coordinate regulatory and compliance testing with third-party laboratories (UL, CSA, TÜV, etc.).
- Ensure all test activities, results, and known issues are fully documented and compliant with internal quality and development processes.
- Provide clear, actionable feedback to design teams to drive continuous improvement and product robustness.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2+ years of related experience is required
- Strong experience in hardware and embedded system testing, including interaction with firmware and software.
- Proven experience with test automation, including scripting languages such as Python (or equivalent).
- Hands-on experience designing and qualifying test fixtures and automated test setups.
- Proficiency with test instrumentation, including:
- Temperature, flow, and pressure sensors
- Low-voltage analog and digital systems
- Oscilloscopes, signal/function generators, and environmental test equipment
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Use of AI tools
- Knowledge of transformer and asset monitoring systems, including temperature, flow, pressure, and condition monitoring.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Background in product development for utility, energy, or industrial customers.
- Hands-on experience with prototype development and bring-up.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards for industrial/utility products.
#LI-JW2
Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
Company at a glance
Ralliant (NYSE: RAL) powers breakthrough innovation through precision. As a global technology company, we design, develop, and deliver high-performance instruments and solutions that give engineers the confidence to push boundaries. In an increasingly electrified and digital world, our technologies accelerate innovation and help bring advanced products to market faster and more efficiently.
Our industry-leading companies—Anderson-Negele, Gems Setra, Hengstler-Dynapar, Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company, Qualitrol, and Tektronix—serve more than 90,000 customers across 50+ countries. With proven expertise in mission-critical applications, together we create the confidence that makes progress possible.
If you’re ready to innovate, collaborate, and make an impact—now’s the time to join us. Learn more at www.ralliant.com.
Tired of cold applications?
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
Know someone who'd be great for this?