What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer position at Piper Maddox?
A rapidly scaling, advanced energy organization is seeking a Test Engineer to support the stand-up of a newly acquired engineering and test facility in the Greater Chicago area. This role will lead and coordinate the end-to-end testing and qualification program for a greenfield site being built to support next-generation energy technologies.
This individual will own the testing infrastructure and execution strategy, ensuring the facility is fully operational, compliant, and capable of supporting development and qualification activities across multiple engineering workstreams. This is a highly cross-functional, hands-on engineering leadership role spanning test execution, facility buildout, and operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and lead the testing and qualification program for a new engineering and test facility
- Partner with construction and facilities teams to support buildout, layout design, and operational readiness
- Work closely with engineering teams to define testing requirements and ensure facility design supports system-level validation needs
- Coordinate EHS and compliance activities, including documentation and alignment with regulatory requirements
- Serve as the primary coordination point between engineering, facilities, construction, and compliance stakeholders
- Develop and manage structured test plans, schedules, and documentation across development, qualification, and acceptance testing phases
- Identify risks across technical and operational workstreams and drive mitigation and resolution strategies
- Support the development of scalable testing processes and standards as the organization grows
Qualifications / Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 8 years of experience in test engineering, validation, or technical program leadership within an industrial or engineering environment
- Hands-on engineering background with experience in lab environments, commissioning, or facility/buildout-based testing
- Strong understanding of testing lifecycle phases including development, qualification, and acceptance testing
- Proven ability to coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary programs across engineering, construction, and compliance functions
- Experience operating in regulated or technically rigorous industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, or semiconductors preferred
- Strong documentation, organization, and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple moving workstreams
What you'd get:
- Strong base salary benchmarked to your experience
- Unlimited PTO
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k with company match