Test Engineer

Job summary

Design, configure, execute, and report product tests, ensuring customer-specified conditions, accurate measurements, reproducible procedures, and safe laboratory operations. Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade test equipment; support root cause analysis, quality documentation, and technical coaching for laboratory technicians.

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION Test Engineer Location - Calgary, Alberta, Canada Work Arrangement - Onsite Experience Level - 3–5 years in test or validation engineering ABOUT THE COMPANY Modine is a global leader in thermal management, with more than 100 years of experience and over 13,000 employees worldwide. Its Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions and enable cleaner-running vehicles and environmentally friendly refrigerants. Headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), Modine operates across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at www.modine.com. ROLE SUMMARY The Test Engineer works within the Engineering Department, reporting to the Test Supervisor, and tests products manufactured by the Data Center team. The role is responsible for test design, setup, execution and reporting, and involves working with internal teams and with customers on test requirements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Apply sound engineering principles to safely achieve and maintain customer-specified test conditions for a wide range of test articles, using new and existing test equipment. • Identify potential safety hazards in the testing environment and work with the Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) team to mitigate risks and ensure a safe workspace. • Develop specialized expertise in laboratory test systems, including temperature, pressure, flow and vibration instrumentation and data acquisition (DAQ) systems. • Design and configure test setups; program sensors and DAQ software to ensure accurate, reliable measurement and execution of test plans. • Execute and repeat test procedures consistently to ensure reproducibility, data integrity and reliability of long-term test outcomes. • Troubleshoot test equipment that is unable to achieve desired inputs or outputs. • Participate in root cause analysis activities and communicate findings to cross-functional teams. • Build, maintain, modify and upgrade test equipment to support test needs. • Provide hands-on technical coaching and testing support to laboratory technicians. • Research, justify and implement new products and technology in the test laboratories. • With the support of manufacturing engineering and maintenance, maintain test equipment for efficient use of utilities (natural gas, water, compressed air and electrical). • Support quality document creation and maintenance related to the test lab, such as Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Nonconformance Corrective Action Reports (NCARs) and Work Instructions (WI). • Perform other duties as assigned to support laboratory operations and business objectives. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education • Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechatronics, mechanical or electrical. Experience & Technical Skills • 3–5 years of experience in test or validation engineering, preferably in HVAC, refrigeration or industrial equipment production. • Hands-on product testing experience and strong attention to detail. • Familiarity with instrumentation and control wiring. • Working knowledge of ControlLogix or similar DAQ / PLC programming. ASSETS / NICE TO HAVE • Working knowledge of 3D CAD software.- Which Software?? KEY COMPETENCIES • Strong problem-solving and project management skills. • Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. • Commitment to safe work practices in a laboratory environment.

What you’ll do

Design, configure, execute, and report product tests, ensuring customer-specified conditions, accurate measurements, reproducible procedures, and safe laboratory operations. Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade test equipment; support root cause analysis, quality documentation, and technical coaching for laboratory technicians.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering is required, along with 3–5 years of test or validation engineering experience. Candidates should have hands-on product testing experience, familiarity with instrumentation and control wiring, and working knowledge of ControlLogix or similar DAQ/PLC programming; 3D CAD knowledge is an asset.

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Test Engineering
• Product Testing
• Test Design
• Test Setup
• Test Execution
• Instrumentation
• Control Wiring
• Data Acquisition Systems
• ControlLogix
• PLC Programming
• Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Risk Mitigation
• Measurement System Analysis
• 3D CAD
• Project Management

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Security & Safety

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