Test Engineer

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.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Test Engineer to design, develop, optimize, and support test systems used in our production facility. The ideal candidate will have a background in control systems and electromechanical systems, with a passion for creating efficient, reliable, and cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, troubleshoot, and support automated equipment, manufacturing systems, test equipment, or industrial machinery
• Lead projects from concept through implementation
• Work directly with operators, technicians, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams
• Solve problems on the production floor
• Apply new technologies to improve manufacturing processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems
• Manufacturing or industrial automation experience is highly desirable

Skills

• Industrial Electrical Systems: 24 VDC control systems, single-phase and three-phase power distribution, motor controls, relays, contactors, and safety circuits
• Sensors: photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, laser, vision
• Motion Control: motors, actuators, servos, pneumatics, incremental and absolute encoders
• Mechanical Design: CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for designing machine components, fixtures, tooling, automated equipment, guarding, and production machinery
• Programming: LabVIEW, .NET (C#, VB.NET), Python, C/C++
• Documentation: ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and control system documentation
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, software, and controls disciplines
• Familiarity with automated assembly systems is beneficial but not required

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems on the production floor
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn new technologies

About Hengstler

Hengstler is a leading European manufacturer of industrial components for counting and control applications. We supply customers from diverse industries, such as automation, mechanical engineering, medical technology, and drive technology. With over 170 years of experience, we are known worldwide for our expertise, competent service, broad application know-how, and high flexibility resulting from a large number of product variants and solutions.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $83,400–$155,000 (local currency).