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Anton Paar QuantaTec · 15 hours ago

Lead Test Engineer, New Product Development, R&D

Anton Paar QuantaTec is a company that manufactures instruments for characterization of powders and porous materials. They are seeking a Lead Test Engineer to drive the development and launch of innovative devices by defining and implementing test strategies and frameworks, managing defect tracking, and ensuring product quality and reliability through cross-functional collaboration.

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Responsibilities

Define and implement comprehensive manual and automated test strategies, plans, and frameworks for analytical lab instrumentation
Analyze product requirements and specifications to ensure test coverage aligns with feature goals and edge cases
Design, build, and maintain scalable automated and manual test frameworks—including HIL and software-in-the-loop—integrated into our CI/CD pipelines
Lead the execution of complex test scenarios, from bench setups to software integration, mentor Manual and Automation engineers, and guide release decisions based on system stability and quality metrics
Use test management and defect-tracking tools to document findings, reproduce customer issues, and collaborate with Engineering teams to drive root-cause analysis and resolution
Track test coverage, defect trends, and key quality indicators; communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership
Work closely with Software, Firmware, UI, and Requirements teams to reproduce and resolve issues and to refine test plans
Evaluate and implement new testing tools, methodologies, and best practices to increase efficiency and reliability
Lead release decisions by evaluating test results, system stability, and quality metrics; communicate risks and recommendations to stakeholders
Utilize Python, or similar scripting environments, to reduce manual effort and improve consistency
Work to improve testability and traceability throughout the product lifecycle
Coordinate with regulatory and quality teams as needed

Qualification

Test automationPythonTest strategyDefect managementTest management toolsStatistical analysisCommunicationProblem solvingTeamworkTime management

Required

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent years of experience in a testing environment
7+ years of testing experience in R&D, new-product development, or manufacturing environments
Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and proven hands-on skills with test instrumentation
Familiarity with standard test equipment, data-acquisition systems, and defect-tracking tools
Experience with test automation, scripting, or data analysis using Python
Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and embedded system block diagrams
Strong organizational and communication skills; able to work effectively across engineering disciplines

Preferred

Strong technical writing skills, including authoring detailed test plans, defect reports, and statistical analyses
Proficiency in defect-tracking and test-management tools (e.g., Jira, Polarion)
Proficiency in software test automation frameworks and scripting
Experience with sensor integration (pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers)
Prior work in scientific instrumentation or precision measurement domains
Knowledge of statistical analysis and test data management tools
Experience in Software testing
Understanding of firmware testing principles and embedded control systems
Familiarity with compliance testing for standards like CE, FCC, RoHS, and ISO 17025

Company

Anton Paar QuantaTec

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Anton Paar revolutionizes measurement techniques by designing instruments that enable accurate, precise, reliable characterization of powdered, solid, semi-solid, and porous materials.

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