Test embedded hardware and firmware for industrial measurement and control systems. Develop test plans, procedures, fixtures, and automation setups; perform environmental, reliability, EMI/EMC, communication protocol, and system-level validation. Analyze results and prepare reports while supporting hazardous-location certifications such as FM, UL, and ATEX. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams on design reviews and product improvements.
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.
GPE Controls LLC Hillside, Illinois, USA Office
Hillside, IL, United States
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