What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer position at Det-Tronics (Detector Electronics, LLC)?
About Us
Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20 countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we’re driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.
The Opportunity
Det-Tronics is looking for a skilled Test Engineer in our Systems Engineering Group. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring our systems & assemblies meet Det-Tronics standards during final customer checkout and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
Required Qualifications:
At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Apply now and join us in making every life safe and sound.
Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20 countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we’re driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.
The Opportunity
Det-Tronics is looking for a skilled Test Engineer in our Systems Engineering Group. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring our systems & assemblies meet Det-Tronics standards during final customer checkout and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
- You will be working with Det-Tronics Controllers (Eagle Quantum Premier) and control panels
- Testing is an important step to ensure our life safety systems meet our demanding customers’ needs.
- You will be working directly with customers, as well as Engineers, Project Managers and Manufacturing Teams
- Understanding low-voltage wiring schematics, troubleshooting wiring issues, ensuring controller programs match written sequence of operations / cause & effect diagrams, working within control panel physical design constraints are some of the likely challenges you will be faced with.
- Provides design feedback to engineers & customers
- Demonstrates professionalism to our customers
- Builds trust & communication channels between departments
- Leads quality control for Det-Tronics Systems
- Works hand-in-hand with Systems Engineering / Design teams
- Supports our Project Managers in delivering fully-functional equipment ON-TIME and ready for field install
- Helps keep up-to-date project documentation for Field Service teams
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / GED.
- Able to read low-voltage wiring schematics
- Familiar with Control Panels & Control Panel Design
- Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office Apps, etc.)
- Basic CAD experience (AutoCAD, Visio, etc.)
- Must be able to work in our Bloomington, MN office Monday – Friday 8AM – 4PM
- Trade School diploma or associate degree or bachelor’s degree in engineering
- NICET Training
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Training
- Experience with flame or gas detection / life safety systems
- Experience with Fire Alarm systems or Building Automation Systems
- AutoCAD Electrical experience
- PLC / ladder-logic programming experience
- Low-voltage field technician experience
- Experience working with commissioning agents or customer inspectors
- Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
- Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
- Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
- Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company
At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
- Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
- Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
- Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
- Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
- Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success
Apply now and join us in making every life safe and sound.
Salary : $80,000 - $92,000