Test Engineer – Embedded Industrial Systems
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Test Engineer to support validation and verification of embedded hardware and firmware for industrial measurement and control systems. Our products operate in oil & gas, wastewater, hazardous environments, and clean industrial applications where reliability and compliance are critical.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand product requirements and develop comprehensive test plansand test procedures.
- Execute verification and validation testing for embedded hardware and firmware systems.
- Design, develop, andmaintainadvanced test environments including temperature cycle and thermal stress testing, EMI/EMC compliance testing, and environmental and reliability testing.
- Validate industrial communication protocols including MODBUS (RTU & TCP/IP), Ethernet-to-MODBUS gateways, and RS485 communication.
- Design and build custom test fixtures and automation setups.
- Perform system-level validation of radar, level measurement, temperature, density, BSW, and detection systems.
- Support hazardous location certifications including FM Approvals, UL, and ATEX requirements.
- Analyze test data, document results, and generate formal validation reports.
- Collaborate cross-functionally withhardware, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous product improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5+ years of experience testing embedded hardware and firmware.
- Proven ability to write structured test plans, procedures, and reports.
- Hands-on experience with temperature cycling, EMI/EMC testing, and industrial communication protocols.
- Knowledge of hazardous-area standards and industrial instrumentation preferred.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in oil & gas or wastewater industries is a plus.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 3-5+ years of experience testing embedded hardware and firmware
- Ability to write structured test plans, procedures, and reports
- Hands-on experience with temperature cycling and EMI/EMC testing
- Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols
- Knowledge of hazardous-area standards and industrial instrumentation
- Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience in oil and gas or wastewater industries
What We Do
GPE Controls supplies industrial control equipment, particularly hydraulic control systems for combustion and process applications. Its product line includes hydraulic controllers, power packs, actuators, and position transmitters; these are designed for demanding environments and for low-BTU anaerobic digester waste-gas service. Its hydraulic controllers accept electrical or pneumatic sensor signals and convert them into hydraulic output for stable, accurate control, including continuous servo-valve actuation.
