Test Engineer

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? Position Summary Our Englewood location is looking for a Test Engineer. Please review below to see if this might be the right opportunity for you. Responsible for testing to support applications design, product development, commercialization and customer validation of our Data Center 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 the continuous improvement’s initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of testing processes, procedures, and equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Product / System Test Strategy & Execution Own the development and execution of product and system-level DVP&R strategies, ensuring test plans are comprehensive, risk-based, and aligned to product performance, reliability, and customer requirements. Define test methodologies, success criteria, and validation approaches for new and existing products, ensuring consistency and technical rigor across programs. Independently analyze and interpret complex test data, drawing conclusions and making actionable recommendations that influence design, product performance, and commercialization decisions. Test Equipment & Methodology Development Lead the design, development, and validation of advanced test systems, equipment, and instrumentation to support evolving product and technology needs. Establish and standardize test methods and procedures, improving repeatability, accuracy, and scalability across the laboratory environment. Drive adoption of innovative testing techniques and data acquisition technologies to expand capability and improve engineering insight. Technical Ownership & Cross-Functional Influence Serve as a technical lead for testing activities within product development programs, ensuring alignment between design intent, validation strategy, and customer requirements. Influence cross-functional decisions by providing data-driven insights to engineering, product management, and operations teams. Partner with global stakeholders to ensure test strategies support platform-level objectives and performance targets. Lab Operations & Capability Optimization Own the optimization of lab capabilities, resources, and workflows, ensuring efficient utilization of equipment, personnel, and test capacity. Identify gaps in testing capability and drive investments or process improvements to support future product and technology needs. Provide technical direction to lab personnel and contract resources to ensure quality and consistency of test execution. Continuous Improvement & Advanced Problem Solving Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing test cycle time, improving data quality, and increasing lab throughput. Apply advanced engineering tools (e.g., DOE, root cause analysis, failure mode testing) to solve complex technical problems and improve product performance. Proactively identify systemic issues and implement corrective actions that enhance product reliability and development efficiency. APQP & Product Development Integration Own testing inputs within APQP and product development processes, ensuring validation activities are properly scoped, timed, and executed. Ensure alignment between test plans, design requirements, and customer expectations across all program phases. Drive early validation and risk identification strategies to reduce downstream development risk and accelerate time to market. Requirements and Preferred Skills Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, or Associate degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience 4-8 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. Solid understand of testing techniques and methods used inside data center products specifically around fluid transfer and flow characterization. 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 Demonstrated experience in the measurement and characterization of fluid and gas flows. 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, organization, and data management abilities Familiarity with CAD design tools and proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings along with designing mechanical equipment Strong background in PLC programming and Electrical schematic understandings. PAY & BENEFITS Full-Time Salary: $85,000-$95,000 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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