Mechatronics Test Engineer

Onsite lab execution based in North Reading, MA ; requires physical interaction with robotics test benches and lab equipment.

Reason for opening: Critical hardware testing bottleneck for new technology and product development programs in robotics and automation.

Deliverables & Scope: End-to-end responsibility for commissioning test benches, executing verification/validation plans for actuators/sensors/cameras, and generating data-driven test reports to feed design iteration cycles.

Collaboration: High-visibility cross-functional collaboration with interdisciplinary engineering teams from initial concept through full production phases.

Interview process stages: Initial technical screen followed by deep-dive hardware/mechatronics architectural review and lab test scenario evaluation.

NON-NEGOTIABLES

Education: No specific degree explicitly required by client (Master's degree preferred).

Functional Verification Planning: 3+ years of experience designing functional specifications, design verification plans (DVPs), and test procedures in hardware/software environments.

System-of-Systems Test Execution: 3+ years of experience building and running test strategies for integrated hardware/software system topologies.

Ambiguity Management: Demonstrated ability to define test criteria and build validation methods from scratch under ambiguous, evolving product requirements.

Test Bench Commissioning: Hands-on capability in designing, operating, and troubleshooting test rigs and instrumentation (actuators, sensors, batteries, cameras).

NICE-TO-HAVES

Advanced Degree (Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field).

Technical project management experience driving hardware schedules.

Experience in third-party lab equipment procurement, setup, and calibration.

DISQUALIFIERS

Disqualifier #1: Candidates unable to work onsite full-time at the North Reading, MA lab location.

Disqualifier #2: Pure software testers lacking hands-on physical hardware, sensor, actuator, or mechatronics test bench experience.

Disqualifier #3: Candidates who rely solely on fully defined test scripts and struggle in high-ambiguity development stages.

Job Description
Title: Mechatronics Test Engineer, Hardware Verification and Validation
Location: North Reading, MA, USA (BOS38)
Start Date / End Date: [Start – End]
POSITION OVERVIEW

• The Mechatronics Test Engineer plays a critical role in supporting new technology and product development programs across robotics and automation. The team is dedicated to designing, commissioning, and operating rigorous hardware verification and validation test programs. This mission focuses on translating raw measurement data into actionable engineering insights that drive next-generation system design decisions.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, develop, and execute proper test plans, functional specifications, and strategies based on program development stages.
• Design, commission, and operate custom test benches for robotic subsystems, including actuators, batteries, sensors, and cameras.
• Perform full system verification and validation testing to ensure performance standards for complex hardware/software systems.
• Select, source, setup, and manage specialized lab equipment from third-party vendors.
• Process, analyze, and interpret raw measurement test data to determine core performance metrics.
• Author comprehensive test reports comparing empirical results against design specifications to feed direct feedback into the product design cycle.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures (3+ years).
• Hands-on experience developing test strategies for complex hardware/software systems or systems of systems (3+ years).
• Proven track record of developing test frameworks and methods in high-ambiguity environments (3+ years).

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Cross-functional experience working with interdisciplinary engineering teams from concept to production.
• Technical project management experience across complex hardware validation cycles.
• Hands-on experience selecting, sourcing, and setting up lab equipment from third-party suppliers.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• An adaptable, detail-oriented Mechatronics or Test Engineer who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. The ideal candidate blends deep hardware test execution capabilities with analytical rigor, effectively bridging interdisciplinary design gaps through clear, data-driven engineering insights.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and operate test benches for robotic subsystems, including actuators, batteries, sensors, and cameras.
• Develop functional specifications, test procedures, and comprehensive verification strategies for complex integrated systems.
• Collect, process, and analyze test measurement data to establish core performance metrics.
• Create detailed technical test reports comparing test outputs against product requirements to guide the design cycle.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept through to full production.