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Ralliant Test Engineer in Plainville, Connecticut
On-Site
The Test Engineer plans and executes product verification, environmental validation and support of regulatory compliance for rugged electro-mechanical sensor products and assemblies. This role spans blend electronics/PCB testing, mechanical and environmental validation, and systems integration testing, with strong emphasis on DVP&R ownership, hands-on testing, and support of third-party certifications including such as UL, CSA, CE, and EMC/EMI. The engineer translates product requirements into detailed test requirements, develops test methods, designs fixtures, and performs complex lab testing to ensure product safety, performance, and reliability.
Travel includes routine trips between Plainville, CT (main office) and Boxborough, MA (10–15%) and regional visits to third-party certification labs (5–10%), for a total travel expectation below 20%. Candidates local to Boxborough MA will also be considered.
Essential Functions :
Own the DVP&R: Develop comprehensive Design Verification Plans & Reports, including detailed test requirements, pass/fail criteria, sampling plans, and traceability. Lead cross-functional reviews with ME/EE/FW/Quality.
Hands-On Lab Validation: Execute functional, environmental, and reliability tests including thermal/humidity cycling, vibration/shock, pressure/vacuum, and ingress protection, using advanced instrumentation and chambers.
Electronics/PCB Test: Perform board- and system-level diagnostics using oscilloscopes, DMMs, power analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and DAQ systems.
Root Cause & Failure Analysis: Lead structured experiments, measurement system analysis, and cross-functional root cause activities; document findings and corrective actions.
External Lab Interface: Serve as technical owner during third-party testing; ensure test readiness, monitor execution, and validate test reports from accredited labs.
Support Regulatory & Compliance: Plan and coordinate CE/UL/CSA/IEC product safety and EMC/EMI testing along with the compliance engineer.
Documentation & Traceability: Produce accurate test protocols, data packages, deviation reports, and certification documents.
Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements to test methods, fixtures, and documentation; develop automated testing where applicable.
Critical Success Factors:
Exceptional ability to translate product requirements into clear and measurable test requirements.
High proficiency with instrumentation and hands-on testing in lab environments.
Effective leadership in design reviews, driving problem solving and discovery through testing.
Strong written communication and documentation accuracy.
Education & Experience Required:
Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
On the job training commensurate with a degree is also acceptable.
3+ years of experience in testing/validation of electro-mechanical or electronics-based products.
Proven DVP&R authoring experience with strong skills in requirement decomposition.
Experience with product verification that requires regulatory compliance to notified bodies such as CE, UL, CSA, NSF, and others.
Desired Skills:
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Understanding quality tools such as P-diagrams, FMEA, GR&R, and structured root cause analysis such as 5-why, fishbone, fault-tree, A3, pareto, and others.
Advanced instrumentation skills: oscilloscopes, DMMs, power/spectrum analyzers, DAQ systems.
Experience with environmental testing: thermal/humidity chambers, vibration/shock, pressure/vacuum systems.
PCB and assembly-level electro-mechanical testing with strong understanding of test design.
Experience with LabView, Visual Basic, C, Python, or other programming skills for test automation a plus.
Classical Design of Experiments knowledge for statistical model prediction considered a plus
Green Belt, Black Belt, or DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) are considered a plus.
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
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. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
About Gems Setra
Gems Setra is a leading global supplier of sensing and monitoring technologies, operating within the Precision Technologies platform of Ralliant Corporation. Through our comprehensive portfolio of premium sensing products, we deliver solutions to customer problems and challenges. As two Fortive businesses merged in 2022, Gems Setra's vision is to connect our customers to their environment to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. Gems Sensors product offerings include a range of products that encompass liquid level, flow, and pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves, proximity switches, and integrated fluid management solutions. The Setra Systems product line offers an extensive selection of high-quality sensing instruments for humidity, current, vacuum, energy, and pressure measurements. At the heart of our combined company's mission lies a shared dedication between Gems Sensors and Setra Systems to deliver high-quality sensing solutions, backed by reliable customer support on a global scale. As a part of Ralliant, we embrace a culture of innovation, driving progress and empowering advancements in the industries and customers we serve.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 66,900.00 - 124,300.00