Engineer III, Product Development
Pubblicato il 13-09-2026 - Harbor Freight Tools in Piemonte
The Engineer III, Product Development & Testing role focuses on the development and fabrication of automated equipment to optimize product testing, in addition to maintaining and improving existing equipment. As an Engineer III, there are certain expectations of leadership, coaching, and mentoring. This position will also mentor test teams in best practices in testing and report writing.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the development of new test systems that improve the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of our tool testing.
- Lead design reviews with HFT team members to ensure equipment meets testing requirements.
- Plan and manage the fiscal year capital plan as it relates to lab equipment, including accurate tracking of project spending and expenditure schedule.
- Independently manage timelines to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Create and maintain documentation associated with the equipment, including bill of materials, 2D prints and wiring schematics.
- Ensure all test equipment is designed with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.
- Collect, store,
and back-up all data generated from testing processes.
- Fabricate test fixtures in-house or coordinate with external vendors when cost-effective.
- Maintain and update existing test equipment to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Engage with product testers to identify possible improvements to existing equipment.
- Debug and repair real-time issues with down equipment in collaboration with the testing team.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime.
- Serve as a product expert and trainer on all lab equipment, providing training on the safe operation of all equipment.
- Coordinate with product experts to gather requirements and plan for upcoming projects.
- Track all equipment to ensure timely calibration, either internally or through external vendors
Scope
- Staff supervision and development: Yes
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