Apex Systems · 1 week ago
Test Engineer
Westborough, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$45/hr - $50/hr
2+ years expApex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their Test Engineering team, focusing on robotics and automation hardware testing across North America. The role involves creating and executing test plans, conducting hardware functionality testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Create and execute test plans for straightforward scenarios involving electromechanical components and systems
Develop test cases for hardware functional requirements, including down to components level
Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures following established protocols
Assess and report on quality of components and features tested
Analyze change requests and provide recommendations on test scope and product behavior impact
Conduct hands-on hardware functionality testing of robotic and automation systems, sensors, actuators, and control systems
Perform troubleshooting and isolate bugs to help engineers with root cause analysis
Validate system performance against KPI-driven requirements
Document test results, defects, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) with technical precision
Collect and analyze test data using Excel and other tracking tools
Execute pre-defined test procedures with attention to detail
Develop simple test tools and scripts to reduce manual testing effort
Create and maintain automation scripts with senior peer review
Make configuration changes and modify/extend test cases as needed
Document work clearly for future testers
Work closely with Test Engineers, Hardware Development Engineers, and site operations teams
Communicate test results and quality metrics to engineering leadership
Participate in defect triage, test planning, scoping, and prioritization discussions
Take ownership of problems and drive resolution or proper hand-off
Seek guidance from peers or manager in difficult test scenarios
Travel extensively across North America for on-site testing
Support hardware deployments with test execution in field environments
Adapt to new testing requirements and work independently on defined tasks
Coordinate with site operations to minimize testing impact on production
Assist with team action plans and process improvements
Learn and apply test methodologies and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechatronics
Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
2-3 years of professional QA/testing experience post-college
Experience testing electromechanical systems, robotics, automation equipment, or industrial machinery
Hardware Testing: Hands-on experience testing electromechanical systems and automation equipment
Test Methodologies: Basic knowledge of test planning, test case design, defect tracking
Core Testing Techniques: Skilled in requirement verification, and state transition testing
Technical Documentation: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Diagnostic Tools: Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, data loggers, and other diagnostic equipment
Scripting (Basic): Basic knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting languages
Travel Flexibility: Willing and able to travel 75% of the time across North America
Preferred
Familiarity with PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi) for troubleshooting
Experience with robotics systems (industrial robots), packaging or sortation automation
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) experience
Experience working in manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse environments
Knowledge of safety standards and compliance testing (OSHA, ANSI)
Field service experience across multiple sites
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts
Perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants
Certified Career Coach
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Technology Officer - SVP
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