Sr. Test Engineer

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Physics
• 5–7 years of relevant product testing experience
• Proficiency with test equipment
• Working knowledge of Design of Experiments, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Weibull Analysis, Mean Time Before Failure Analysis, Accelerated Life Testing, Environmental Testing, and EMC Testing
• Understanding of embedded systems
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and ability to influence and align teams
• Collaborative, motivated, and eager to learn about technology
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels
• Strong work ethic and adaptability in a rapidly changing organization
• Able to lift up to 45 pounds

Responsibilities:

• Develop test plans to verify and validate relevant engineering and marketing specifications, translating product requirements into test plans
• Schedule testing and coordinate with the Product Development Team to deliver program testing on time
• Assign laboratory staff to test tubing, pumps, and electronic drives, and ensure testing follows the ISO Phase-Gate process
• Represent the testing function in new product development programs
• Develop and document test methods based on ISO, ASTM, and MIL standards, and train team members to perform tests
• Track developments in fluid-handling pumps; source competitive products and conduct performance tests, teardowns, and evaluations
• Lead troubleshooting support for production and product quality issues, advising management of defects and proposing solutions
• Test components, breadboards, prototypes, and finished products using engineering equipment under ambient and specialized environmental conditions, and record results
• Prepare test plans, data sheets, graphs, charts, detailed reports, and test-result memoranda
• Conduct motor tests measuring torque, RPM, voltage, and current using appropriate test equipment
• Evaluate pump, drive, and other product attributes, performance, and service life
• Test units submitted for regulatory approval and help demonstrate compliance with agency specifications
• Assist project engineers with testing and documentation of project elements, from components through finished products
• Recommend additional equipment as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Technologies:

• Embedded
• Support
• Marketing
• Excel

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We are hiring a Senior Test Engineer at Avantor, based onsite full-time in Barrington, Illinois. The role is split between laboratory and office settings, with frequent walking and standing in the lab and extended periods seated at a desk. Our global team of more than 14,000 associates advances life-changing science, and we offer opportunities to contribute, learn, and grow within a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. The expected pre-tax pay range is $78,000–$125,350, with actual compensation depending on factors such as experience and location. We are an equal opportunity employer.

last updated 43 week of 2026