Engineer - Test/Validation

Engineer – Test/Validation   Location: Bradenton, FL Base Salary Rate: $73,019.00 - $85,905.00 Job type: Full-time   About This Role   Edwards is looking for a Test/Validation Engineer to help ensure excellent quality results in our products. Edwards is a world leader in commercial fire and safety products that go into commercial buildings. As a Test/Validation Engineer you will execute and deliver precision testing of various Edwards products. In this role, you will focus on the product testing, creation of testing protocols and requirement validation to ensure quality performance for our customers and agencies from around the world. You will also use your organizational skills to stay on schedule and help the team become more efficient. Join us today and be a part of a world leader in fire, safety and security company.   Key Responsibilities Highlights of the role include:  Product testing and validation development Review and thoroughly understand product schematics and client requirements for the fire detection products including smoke, CO, and heat sensors for commercial and residential markets. Also, fire notification products that include strobes, sounders and speakers. Testing Edwards Fire Systems with a focus on devices ensuring all product operations and functionality. Create and execute testing and validation procedures for each product assigned Guarantee that the product tests meet agency requirements. (Agencies include UL, ULC, FM, CSFM, FCC, CE, EN-54, and CCCF) Run official agency testing for UL (CTDP) and FM (LabQual) Ensure that each electrical component, system and even testing equipment are properly functioning in excellent condition Test products using various tools like computer software, surface mount technology (SMT), electrical equipment (such as oscilloscopes and multi-meters) and specific testing techniques (such as smoke boxes, heat tunnels, environmental chambers, etc.) Use JIRA testing procedures to develop programs for hardware and software operation Record all testing processes and log all defects in the JIRA Troubleshoot with the engineering department when issues are found when testing Collaborate with other test engineers as well as the design engineers on various product development projects in order to maintain constant communication among teams Maintain all assigned test plans and schedules for assigned projects  Management of the engineering test lab Assist in the maintenance of the testing lab, ensuring that the lab equipment and system samples are organized Maintain installation instructions and manuals in the lab Archive test processes and results Ensure that there is a clean, safe, and organized common workspace   Basic Qualifications   Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology, Lab technician, Electrical Engineering, or related field in with 5 years of testing /validation experience 2+ years of Fire Alarm System installation experience 2+ years of experience working in an engineering test lab and testing various electrical devices and components     Preferred Qualifications   B.A./ B.S. in Electronics Technology, Lab technician, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 2 years of related experience preferred Experience with JIRA software Knowledge of the fire and safety industry Understanding of how to use sound measurements, light measurements, smoke tunnels, fire test rooms, smoke boxes, heat tunnels, CO chambers, etc General understanding of engineering equipment like soldering irons, hand-held power tools Excellent self-task management/prioritization and documentation skills in a R&D or testing lab environment Understands how to read and interpret schematics Basic knowledge of low voltage electronics Expert on Microsoft Office (especially Excel and macros in Excel) Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills with little to no supervision Interpersonal skills to work with several departments, including engineering and production Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation On occasions, this role will be required to climb ladders and stairs with or without reasonable accommodations Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. without restrictions