Job#: 3034328

Job Description:

Location: Westborough, MA

Must be willing to travel up to 75% - does not typically travel that frequently. Employee will return on the weekends. Typical travel is Monday - Friday.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Quality Assurance/Test Engineer to join our Engineering team supporting robotics and automation hardware testing across North America. This role will be based out of Westborough with extensive travel to support hardware functionality testing, test plan execution, and quality validation of robotic and automation systems at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Test Plan Development & Execution

• 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
• Work with some guidance from senior Test Engineers, Engineering Leads, and Engineering Manager

Hardware Testing & Validation

• 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

Test Solution Development

• 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

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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 & Field Support

• Travel across North America for on-site testing
• Travel will be from Monday/Tuesday - Friday. Will always return on the weekends.
• 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

Continuous Improvement

• Assist with team action plans and process improvements
• Learn and apply test methodologies and best practices

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechatronics
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Experience

• 2-3 years of professional QA or testing experience post-college
• Experience testing electromechanical systems, robotics, automation equipment, or industrial machinery

Technical Skills (Not Required)

• 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
• PLC Knowledge (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

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