Test Engineer

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Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
In-Office
103K-141K Annually
Senior level
Other
The Role
Lead test engineer in R&D responsible for developing and implementing test methods, fixtures, and equipment to validate product compliance and manufacturing readiness. Coordinate testing schedules, labor, and equipment; ensure compliance with GLP/GMP/GCP where applicable; set test parameters for customer samples; interface with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to ensure reliable, qualified products.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Test Engineer serves as a technical lead within the R&D Laboratory, supporting new product development, environmental qualification, and product validation activities. The Test Engineer serves as a technical interface between Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management. The Test Engineer develops and implements test methods, equipment, and processes to verify product compliance with design, manufacturing, and customer requirements, ensuring consistent product quality, reliability, and manufacturing readiness

General Responsibilities
• Leads the design, develoment, and implementation of cost-effective methods through testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment for all phases of product development and manufacturing
• Leads the testing of diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products
• Coordinates the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices
• Ensure that programs are in compliance with standards for good laboratory practices good manufacturing practices and/or good clinical practices
• Responsible for setting the parameters and testing customer samples
Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Qualifications Preferred:

  • Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, instrumentation, and engineering test software. 

  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and engineering specifications. 

  • Working knowledge of DO-160 and aerospace qualification methodologies. 

  • Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, or automated test system development

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Base Salary Range:

$102,640.00 - $141,130.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth.  We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only.  Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

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  • Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

  • Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

  •  As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing tasks
  • Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
  • Strong organization, planning, and time management skills
  • High ethical standards, integrity, and self-accountability to achieve goals
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with all organizational levels and external customers/suppliers
  • Eligibility to obtain authorization under ITAR and/or EAR (Non-US persons may not be eligible)

Sensata Xirgo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensata Xirgo and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensata Xirgo.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Total compensation aligns with peer industrial‑tech firms for several U.S. roles, with some titles tracking near or above market norms. This positioning supports a generally acceptable pay experience for many roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth U.S. policies include flexible or “unlimited” PTO and a dedicated paid volunteer-time allotment, broadening time-off options. Company programs also run an annual Day of Service across sites.
  • Flexible Benefits Benefits highlight flexible work schedules and optional telecommuting for certain roles, offering adaptability in how work and time off are managed. Inclusion programs and ERGs further extend non-cash support.

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The Company
HQ: Attleboro, MA
74 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Sensata | Xirgo is a leading provider of innovative, full-featured, application-specific wireless IoT communication devices.

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