Description
WaterFurnace is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to support system-level validation and reliability testing of geothermal heat pump products. This role sits between Design Engineering and the Test Lab, owning the creation and execution of test plans that validate product performance, reliability, and control behavior across a wide range of operating conditions. This engineer will focus on testing to break—identifying quality risks, defining validation strategies, and proving that both the mechanical system and its control software perform as intended under real-world and edge-case conditions. This is an R&D lab role, focused on validating product design rather than production testing. Key Responsibilities - Develop, write, and execute system-level test plans and test procedures based on operational requirements and quality risks - Perform functional, performance, reliability, and stress testing on geothermal heat pump systems operating across multiple modes and environments (heating, cooling, ambient transitions, - Validate system performance against specifications, standards, and customer use cases - Test both mechanical operation and control behavior, ensuring control logic performs as expected under varying conditions - Execute “test-to-break” validation, intentionally pushing systems beyond nominal conditions to uncover failure modes - Conduct and contribute to FMEA activities, using results to inform test coverage and validation strategy - Identify quality issues and translate them into structured, repeatable test plans - Serve as a technical bridge between Design Engineers and Test Lab teams, ensuring intent, risks, and expectations are clearly validated - Perform hands-on testing at the bench using largely non-automated test stands, with future involvement in test automation efforts - Document test results, failures, and recommendations clearly for engineering and leadership teams - Support customer-facing validation by proving system performance across a wide range of real-world scenarios
Skills
test plan, Validation
Top Skills Details
test plan,Validation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required Qualifications - 5+ years of experience writing and executing test plans and test procedures - Proven experience performing system-level testing and validation - Strong background in validating test plans against requirements and quality expectations - Hands-on experience in an R&D lab environment (testing design intent, not production output) - Ability to identify quality risks and independently define test strategies to address them - Experience testing integrated systems involving mechanical, controls, and software elements Preferred Qualifications - Experience in the HVAC or heat pump industry - Reliability or durability testing experience - Exposure to test automation or defining future automation strategies - Familiarity with PLC-controlled systems and functional software testing
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Fort Wayne,IN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.
Systems Test Engineer • Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
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