Senior Test Engineer

Ralliant · Boxborough

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Dover Motion, Inc, a brand under Hengstler Dynapar, is seeking a Senior Test Engineer who will own and drive the test strategy and architecture for complex precision motion and electromechanical systems across the entire product lifecycle.

This role goes beyond execution and requires deep technical leadership, system-level thinking, and cross-functional influence. You will define how products are validated, ensure scalability of test solutions, and drive design improvements through data-driven insights.

As a senior member of the Dover Motion engineering team, you will act as the subject matter expert in test engineering, influencing product design, mentoring team members, and advancing test methodologies to support innovation, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Define, own, and drive the end-to-end test strategy across product development, validation, and production phases.
• Design and develop scalable automated test solutions, including hardware fixtures and software frameworks, for both development and manufacturing environments.
• Establish and maintain system-level test architectures, protocols, and validation methodologies for complex motion control systems.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate test results, providing data-driven insights to influence product design and technical decisions.
• Lead cross-functional failure analysis and root cause investigations, driving resolution across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
• Collaborate with design engineering to implement design-for-testability and improve product robustness and test efficiency.
• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies through structured testing and rapid prototyping.
• Drive continuous improvement of test processes, focusing on test coverage, cycle time, cost, and product quality.
• Develop and implement advanced test data acquisition, analytics, and digitalization approaches to enhance decision-making.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to test engineers and technicians, supporting skill development and best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert for test engineering, influencing cross-functional stakeholders including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
• Support production test systems and operations to ensure quality, throughput, and reliability targets are consistently met.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical Engineering, physics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in test engineering or system validation for complex electromechanical systems 
• Proven track record of: 
  • Owning and delivering test strategies for new product development (NPI)
  • Developing automated test systems (software + hardware)
  • Leading cross-functional technical initiatives

Experiences that Strengthen Your Candidacy:

• Theoretical and practical understanding of basic analog and digital servo control theory
• Advanced troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and system-level domains
• Experience with Motion Controls, Drives, Motors, Encoders and Power Supplies
• Measurement and testing of precision positioning systems
• Working knowledge in programming with languages such as C, C++ and/or C# 
• Strong expertise in test system architecture and automation
• Proficiency with LabVIEW or equivalent test automation tools
• Programming experience in C, C++, C#, Python, or similar
• Hands-on experience with measurement tools (oscilloscopes, DAQs, sensors, metrology systems)

ABOUT DOVER MOTION:

We are revolutionizing the way things move. Our stages and electronic motion control brings quantum leaps in flexibility, precision, efficiency and reliability to applications as diverse as robots, medical instruments, metrology and packaging machines. Our breadth of products and brands are unmatched. Dover Motion is a subsidiary of Ralliant (NYSE: RAL). Dover Motion’s relationship with Ralliant allows its associates access to competitive benefits, extensive training, and exciting development opportunities. 

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Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Dover Motion

Dover Motion, Inc. is a subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation and we are revolutionizing the way things move. We partner with life science and diagnostics leaders around the world to co-create lifesaving technologies in healthcare that millions rely on every day. Our stages and electronic motion control bring quantum leaps in throughput, precision, efficiency, and reliability for microscopy and factory automation applications. Dover Motion’s relationship with Ralliant allows its employees access to competitive benefits, extensive training, and exciting development opportunities. To learn more about any of the above, please visit http://www.dovermotion.com/about-us/careers

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