Test Engineer

Job Title: Test Engineer
Location: Calgary, AB

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.

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.