Ingeniero de Pruebas

Job Description

Test Engineer is responsible for defining, developing, and sustaining manufacturing test processes to ensure product quality, safety, and functional compliance. This role plays a critical part in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and factory commissioning activities, while driving continuous improvement, automation, and cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, document, and maintain manufacturing test processes, procedures, and specifications to meet product quality and functional requirements.
• Lead and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and provide technical support for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing test plans aligned with FAT protocols, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Define and implement factory product commissioning strategies to enable full product validation prior to shipment.
• Contribute to PFMEA, control plan development, and operational process risk assessments related to test and validation activities.
• Define and execute automated test equipment (ATE) strategies, including concept development, vendor engagement, implementation, and validation.
• Oversee factory test equipment installation, debugging, production launch, and ongoing continuous improvement efforts
• Actively participate in program core teams to deliver milestones, resolve technical issues, and meet cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Establish test equipment installation and qualification schedules; facilitate regular status reviews with internal teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Lead root cause analysis, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, yield, and cost efficiency in manufacturing test processes.
• Collaborate closely with China-based factories and global engineering teams to ensure standardization and best-practice adoption across sites.
• Stay current with industry trends, test methodologies, standards, and emerging technologies relevant to manufacturing test and validation.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior test engineers and factory test technicians.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Typically 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, validation, or industrialization roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, and factory test systems.
• Proven experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and manufacturing test equipment.
• Solid understanding of PFMEA, control plans, and quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in or with China-based factories, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel domestically within China and occasionally internationally as required.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.