Test Engineer

Spectrum Safety Solutions

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma / GED required
  • Ability to read low-voltage wiring schematics
  • Familiarity with control panels and their design
  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
  • Basic familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, Visio)

Responsibilities

  • Provides design feedback to engineers and customers
  • Demonstrates professionalism in customer interactions
  • Builds trust and communication between departments
  • Leads quality control efforts for systems
  • Collaborates closely with the Systems Engineering team
  • Supports Project Managers to ensure timely equipment delivery
  • Maintains up-to-date project documentation for Field Service teams

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
  • Career development programs and tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
  • Participation in the Ownership Program for employee empowerment
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Det-Tronics is looking for a skilled Test Engineer in our Systems Engineering Group. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring our systems & assemblies meet Det-Tronics standards during final customer checkout and factory acceptance testing (FAT).

  • You will be working with Det-Tronics Controllers (Eagle Quantum Premier) and control panels
  • Testing is an important step to ensure our life safety systems meet our demanding customers' needs.
  • You will be working directly with customers, as well as Engineers, Project Managers and Manufacturing Teams
  • Understanding low-voltage wiring schematics, troubleshooting wiring issues, ensuring controller programs match written sequence of operations / cause & effect diagrams, working within control panel physical design constraints are some of the likely challenges you will be faced with.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides design feedback to engineers & customers
  • Demonstrates professionalism to our customers
  • Builds trust & communication channels between departments
  • Leads quality control for Det-Tronics Systems
  • Works hand-in-hand with Systems Engineering / Design teams
  • Supports our Project Managers in delivering fully-functional equipment ON-TIME and ready for field install
  • Helps keep up-to-date project documentation for Field Service teams


What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma / GED.
  • Able to read low-voltage wiring schematics
  • Familiar with Control Panels & Control Panel Design
  • Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office Apps, etc.)
  • Basic CAD experience (AutoCAD, Visio, etc.)
  • Must be able to work in our Bloomington, MN office Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Trade School diploma or associate degree or bachelor's degree in engineering
  • NICET Training
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Training
  • Experience with flame or gas detection / life safety systems
  • Experience with Fire Alarm systems or Building Automation Systems
  • AutoCAD Electrical experience
  • PLC / ladder-logic programming experience
  • Low-voltage field technician experience
  • Experience working with commissioning agents or customer inspectors


Benefits:

At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
  • Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
  • Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
  • Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
  • Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success


Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?

Apply now and join us in making every life safe and sound.

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