Test Engineer II - Electrical Controls

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer II – Electrical Controls to lead and support the development, validation, and quality assurance of AAON control solutions. This role focuses on embedded firmware, UI software, electrical hardware, and HVAC system-level testing, ensuring products meet functional, performance, connectivity, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with New Product Development (NPD) teams to support a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with embedded software, UI, electrical hardware, cloud, production, field service, sales, and customers.
• Participate in design reviews and support design documentation including specifications, DFMEA, risk analysis, and validation reports.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans and procedures for embedded firmware, UI software, electrical controls, and HVAC systems.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and performance testing.
• Conduct compliance and regulatory testing to ensure products meet industry standards.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex system issues using digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and debuggers.
• Translate technical findings into clear feedback for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Prepare and maintain test documentation including test reports, defect logs, and validation summaries.
• Contribute to improving QA methodologies, test coverage, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Assist with system integration testing, production support, and post-launch field investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of HVAC controls or embedded systems experience; OR a Technical Diploma in HVAC or Integrated Electronics with 10+ years of HVAC controls experience.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel independently to job sites as required.
• Strong understanding of HVAC controls, building automation systems, and electrical fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with JIRA, DevOps, AutoCAD, Visio, or similar tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and work in lab and field environments.
• Ability to climb ladders or use lift equipment over 8 feet above grade.
• Occasional travel may involve rooftop equipment, outdoor conditions, and exposure to electrical hazards.

Skills

• Strong understanding of HVAC controls, building automation systems, and electrical fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with JIRA, DevOps, AutoCAD, Visio, or similar tools is preferred.

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