Test Engineer, Electromechanical Integration

panthalassa

Portland, Oregon

Full Time

Posted March 9, 2026

$130k - $170k

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Job Description

The Test Engineer, Electromechanical Integration, is responsible for designing, building, and commissioning control systems and mechanical hardware for large-scale test facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and standards-compliant operation through both design and hands-on assembly and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and commission electrical control systems and mechanical hardware for large-scale test facilities
Create electrical schematics, process and instrumentation diagrams, and panel layouts
Fabricate electrical control panels, enclosures, wiring harnesses, and mechanical assemblies
Program and commission PLCs, configure VFDs, and develop HMI systems for test equipment control
Design mechanical hardware, assemblies, and fixtures using 3D CAD software
Perform electrical troubleshooting, system integration debugging, and hardware issue resolution
Execute mechanical fabrication tasks including machining, assembly, and integration of electromechanical systems

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field or equivalent experience
6 years of experience with industrial controls and electromechanical systems
Proficiency in PLC programming
Proficiency with parametric 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or similar, with NX preferred
Experience designing electrical control panels and creating electrical schematics
Ability to create mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and P IDs
Hands-on experience with tools and techniques used in the electronics industry, including soldering irons, crimpers, multimeters, and related tools
Skilled in the use of hand tools and measuring tools for fabrication and assembly
Understanding of NEC, UL508A, and NFPA79 compliance standards
Ability to design and fabricate electrical control panels, enclosures, and wiring harnesses for test systems
Ability to select components, cables, and connectors for electrical systems
Ability to create electrical schematics, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, interconnect drawings, and panel layouts
Ability to document designs, build processes, and test procedures for production and repeatability
Ability to program and commission PLCs, configure VFDs, and design Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems for test equipment control
Ability to design mechanical hardware, assemblies, and fixtures using 3D CAD software
Ability to create fabrication drawings and provide DFM/DFA feedback
Perform electrical troubleshooting, system integration debugging, and resolve hardware issues
Execute basic mechanical fabrication tasks including machining, assembly, and integration of electromechanical systems
Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols, including working in elevated work areas, confined spaces, and lifting objects weighing 30 pounds or more
Work safely in accordance with safety protocols and use appropriate safety equipment
Be available for occasional on-site work, including working in elevated areas, confined spaces, and supporting deployment or field assignments
Have the legal right to work in the United States