Test Engineer

Location: Elizabethtown, NC, United States

Department: Engineering

Work Location: onsite

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Test Engineer to design, develop, optimize, and support test systems used in our production facility. The ideal candidate will have a background in control systems, and electromechanical systems, with a passion for creating efficient, reliable, and cutting-edge technologies.

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field

Experience 

• Experience designing, building, troubleshooting, or supporting automated equipment, manufacturing systems, test equipment, or industrial machinery
• Experience working with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems
• Experience leading projects from concept through implementation is preferred
• Manufacturing or industrial automation experience is highly desirable

Technical Skills 

Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including: 

• 24 VDC control systems 
• Single-phase and three-phase power distribution 
• Motor controls, relays, contactors, and safety circuits 

Working knowledge of: 

• Sensors (photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, laser, vision, etc.) 
• Motors, actuators, servos, pneumatics, and motion control systems 
• Incremental and absolute encoders 
• Experience with mechanical machine design and drafting using CAD software such as SolidWorks
• Ability to design machine components, fixtures, tooling, automated equipment, guarding, and production machinery for manufacturing environments

Moderate programming experience in the following: 

• LabVIEW 
• .NET (C#, VB.NET) 
• Python 

• C/C++ 

   

Ability to read and interpret: 

• Electrical schematics 
• Mechanical drawings 
• Pneumatic diagrams 
• Control system documentation 
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, software, and controls disciplines
• Familiarity with automated assembly systems is beneficial but not required

Personal Attributes 

• Hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems on the production floor 
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working directly with operators, technicians, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams
• Willingness to learn new technologies and apply them to improve manufacturing processes

#LI-TD1

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Hengstler

Hengstler is a leading European manufacturer of industrial components for counting and control applications. We supply customers from the most diverse industries, such as automation, mechanical engineering, medical technology and drive technology.For over 170 years we have been known worldwide for our many years of experience and competent service, broad application know-how and high flexibility resulting from a large number of product variants and solutions.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 83400.00-155000.00