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Senior Test Engineer – Dayton, OH

An established global manufacturer is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join their team in Dayton, Ohio . This high-impact role is responsible for leading test strategy development, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring robust product validation processes for complex electromechanical systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in test systems design and hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional efforts to design, implement, and validate test systems for new and existing products.
• Develop cost-effective test strategies that support high-quality manufacturing.
• Evaluate and implement emerging test technologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians to ensure consistency in test methodologies.
• Prepare equipment quotations and determine sourcing strategies (in-house vs. outsourced).
• Design test equipment for optimal performance, speed, reliability, and usability.
• Collaborate with design engineers to create effective test specifications based on failure data, warranty trends, and lessons learned.
• Build and commission test systems with internal teams or external resources.
• Develop supporting documentation: specifications, drawings, test results, and design changes.
• Write and maintain test software (Visual Basic, LabVIEW, C, C++) using best practices.
• Track project costs and timelines to ensure delivery against goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of engineering experience, including transitioning products from prototype to production.
• Strong design and software programming experience (Visual BASIC, LabVIEW, C, or C++).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD tools for documentation.

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