Test Engineer - Sensor Product Validation and Reliability

Job Overview

The Test Engineer will play a critical role in the setup, execution and analysis of DV, PV and Qualification testing for sensor products such as Pressure, Resolver, Temperature, Speed and Position Sensors.  This role requires hands-on approach, strong analytical skills and understanding of international standards and test methodologies and supports the central T&V lab in Bangalore, collaborates with global engineering team to ensure validation activities meet with the required standards, cost and schedule goals.

Job Requirements

• Plan and execute validation and reliability tests for sensor products in accordance with global and customer-specific standards.
• Interpret and apply standards such as IATF 16949, ISO 17025, ISO 13485, AEC-Q100/102/103.
• Develop test procedures, and reports aligned with product requirements and regulatory needs.
• Develop and maintain test methods, fixtures and documentation in compliance with ISO 17025 requirements.
• Operate and maintain test equipment for electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing for maintenance, calibration and test efficiency.
• Analyze test data using statistical tools (e.g., Minitab), identify trends, and recommend design or process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and manufacturing to resolve technical issues.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for test failures.
• Contribute to lab standardization and continuous improvement initiatives in test methods, automation, and lab efficiency.
• Ensure Test activities are executed safely in compliance with EHS safety, quality, and documentation standards in the lab environment

What your background should look like

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or related field.
• Experience: 4 to 8 years of hands-on experience in product validation, reliability testing, or test engineering preferably in sensors or automotive domain
• Experience in DV/PV test plan preparation, test execution, data analysis and test reports.
• Strong knowledge of environmental, mechanical, and electrical testing methods.
• Familiarity with test automation tools (e.g., LabVIEW, Python) and data acquisition systems.
• Expertise in ISO 17025, IATF, AEC-Q qualification Test methodologies is a must.
• Skilled in use of DAQ, Oscilloscopes, Lab Instruments, Pressure / Vibration / Humidity, Climatic chambers, etc
• Proficiency in interpreting and applying international and customer-specific standards.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment and instrumentation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Energetic, execution-driven, and resilient under pressure.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on go getter mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality, delivery and accuracy.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to work in cross-functional and global teams
• Self-motivated, proactive, passionate and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Passionate about technology, testing and continuous improvement.

Competencies