Senior Test Development Engineer Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Title: Test Development Engineer

Job Description

The ideal candidate for the Test Development Engineering position thrives at the hardware/software boundary and is motivated by solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment. This role involves the development of functional and system-level test strategies and solutions for Aerospace & Defense, Health Tech, Smart Energy, and Industrial segments. You will deliver these solutions to global production sites and support local engineering teams during product launches. Work is project-based within a structured team environment, collaborating with an experienced group of engineers and technicians in a dedicated test development lab. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who drives development activities forward while contributing to team and project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop production test strategies based on product design specifications.
• Lead design and development of test solutions, including hardware and software components.
• Participate in all development phases: test planning, software development, hardware design, system integration, procurement, qualification, and installation support.
• Provide development support for multiple global production facilities.
• Optimize test processes to improve cycle time and yield.
• Analyze data to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Integrate tools and code from internal teams or external customers.
• Debug solutions using design of experiments and failure analysis methodologies.
• Review and validate technical documentation (test plans, schematics, PFMEA, qualification reports).
• Act as liaison between customers, program managers, and technical teams.
• Apply continuous improvement principles throughout development.
• Occasional travel and flexible work schedules for global site support.

Essential Skills

• Expert-level LabVIEW development (National Instruments).
• Test instrumentation, automation, and device driver development.
• Design and architecture of test solutions from system requirements.
• Hardware test system design and integration.
• Building, debugging, validating, and qualifying test equipment.
• Technical leadership experience on engineering projects.
• Customer-facing experience gathering requirements and providing technical guidance.
• Vendor management and technical coordination experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• RF Experience.
• (electronics manufacturing experience preferred).
• Experience creating schematics with Altium.
• Programming experience with other languages such as Python, C++, C#, and .NET.
• 5+ years of test engineering development experience.
• 5+ years experience of full solution development with National Instruments LabView.
• Experience interacting with customers and vendors on technical items.
• Experience developing tester hardware solutions.

Work Environment

This position is onsite and requires client-facing interactions, involving collaboration with multiple teams. The work involves lab tasks such as assembling test fixtures, instrument racks, wiring, and PCB assembly, as well as working in an office environment with exposure to manufacturing areas. Extended periods of sitting and computer work are expected, along with frequent manual movements such as data entry and mouse use.

This is a Contract position based out of Newmarket, ON.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a fully onsite position in Newmarket,ON.

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