Senior Test Engineer
Date: Sep 2, 2025
Location: Rochester Hills, MI, US, 48309
Company: Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for testing to support applications design, product development, commercialization and customer validation of power transmission products and systems. Assists with the development of test equipment and new test methodologies, ensuring accurate and reliable results. Analyzes and reports test data, providing actionable insights to support product development, application engineering, commercialization, sales, and customer needs. Additionally, this position contributes to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of testing processes, procedures, and equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Product / System DVP&R Execution-Responsible for creation, execution, analysis and reporting of development and validation test plans which provide repeatable, accurate, relevant, and timely test data and information. Assist with the development of test techniques, data acquisition methods, analyzes results, and prepares comprehensive test reports with conclusions and recommendations for key stakeholders.
- Test Equipment Development - Responsible for developing new test equipment, methods, and procedures, as well as modifying existing equipment and instrumentation as needed. Collaborates with internal engineering teams and external vendors to ensure successful implementation.
- Lab Resource Management - Responsible for optimizing the use of test resources, including providing guidance and oversight to lab personnel and contract test engineers as needed.
- Continuous Improvement - Proactively Initiates and implements continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing costs, shortening test durations, and improving lab efficiency and development cycle times.
- Corrective Action - Assists in identifying and communicating testing non-conformances and supports the recommendation and implementation of corrective actions.
- APQP-Advanced Product Quality Planning and Advanced Development - Participates in Advanced Product Quality Planning and advanced development activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple locations to ensure customer requirements and timelines are met.
Requirements and Preferred Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, or Associate’s degree with 8–10 years of relevant experience
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a test lab environment, with strong expertise in test engineering and electro-mechanical testing
- Proven ability to lead testing activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Solid understanding of test methodologies, equipment development, and data analysis
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- In-depth knowledge of instrumentation, measurement systems, and equipment specifications
- Proven experience in electromechanical testing, including test setup, execution, troubleshooting, and data analysis
- Proven experience in Design of Experiments (DOE), failure mode testing, and product development processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project for planning and scheduling
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
- Strong planning, organizational, and data management abilities
- Familiarity with CAD design tools and proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings
Pay & Benefits
- Full-Time
- Relocation is not provided
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
- Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
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