Test Engineer

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Execute black box test cases using established SOPs and test plans provided by QAE engineers
• Run automated test scripts, analyze failures, and gather logs/traces for further debugging
• Reproduce errant component or system behavior and file valid bugs with relevant details
• Interpret test results and document findings in clearly digestible formats (reports, wikis, dashboards)
• Manage and maintain lab infrastructure, test equipment, and test environments based on project needs
• Manage and improve team test suites
• Aid in training new QAT hires and providing instruction to associates involved in functional testing

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a test, lab, or manufacturing environment (hardware preferred)
• Able to install and configure software/tools needed to run tests
• Basic knowledge of testing methodologies: functional, integration, system, and performance
• Able to debug, troubleshoot, and gather information required to reproduce system bugs
• Comfortable working with sensors, actuators, and electro-mechanical hardware in a lab setting
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, calipers
• Ability to follow wiring diagrams, schematics, and mechanical assembly instructions
• Basic data collection proficiency: Excel, data loggers, DAQ systems
• Exposure to scripting basics (Python preferred) for running automated test scripts

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Experience in a hardware testing, manufacturing, or quality lab environment
• Familiarity with automation or robotic systems (sensors, actuators, PLCs, HMI)
• Exposure to DVT, FAT, or SAT testing protocols
• Basic understanding of SPC, measurement systems, or calibration procedures
• Experience with 3D printers, hand tools, or light fabrication for test setup support

Skills

• Familiarity with basic lab equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, calipers
• Ability to follow wiring diagrams, schematics, and mechanical assembly instructions
• Basic data collection proficiency: Excel, data loggers, DAQ systems
• Exposure to scripting basics (Python preferred) for running automated test scripts

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Contact Information

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.