Testing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Testing Engineer to join our innovative engineering team in Tulsa, OK. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing validation testing of new designs, and evaluating the performance, reliability, and safety testing of CRTS Global’s robotic systems and electromechanical equipment. This role executes structured testing activities across electrical, mechanical, and integrated systems to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations.

The Testing Engineer develops and implements test plans, analyzes results, identifies anomalies, and collaborates closely with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. This role plays a critical part in supporting product development, system validation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall product quality and reliability. The role also requires maintaining accurate technical documentation and supporting operational needs, including occasional field technical assistance.

Position Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Testing & Validation

• Conduct functionality, performance, reliability, and safety testing of robotic systems, subsystems, and individual components.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, procedures, protocols, and acceptance criteria for electrical, mechanical, and integrated systems.
• Set up, configure, and maintain test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Participate in prototype builds, system integration, and validation activities.
• Support field testing, commissioning, and system validation when required.

Troubleshooting & Analysis

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and system‐level issues identified during testing.
• Analyze test data and results to identify anomalies, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Document test observations, failures, and corrective actions in a clear, accurate, and traceable manner.
• Provide technical feedback to Engineering teams to support design improvements and optimization.

Project & Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to resolve technical issues and improve product performance.
• Support continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools, fixtures, and processes.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Logistics teams to support component selection, sourcing, and vendor alignment as required.
• Contribute testing input to project planning, schedules, and readiness activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Support continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools, fixtures, and procedures.
• Identify recurring test failures or inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in standardizing test processes, documentation, and reporting to improve consistency and traceability.
• Provide feedback from testing activities to support product reliability, manufacturability, and lifecycle performance.

Risk, Quality, and Compliance

• Ensure all testing activities comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and quality management system (QMS) requirements.
• Design and execute testing procedures in accordance with agreed engineering standards, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document, and report product defects, nonconformance, and potential technical risks.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and traceability of all test data, reports, and documentation.
• Maintain test records and documentation in an audit ready condition.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to product or system issues.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve nonconformance and improve product performance.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Qualification Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in testing electro-mechanical or industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and data acquisition tools.
• Experience with sensors, instrumentation, and measurement systems.
• Ability to obtain a passport and travel as required.

Critical Core Skills : These are the essential competencies the successful candidate must possess to perform effectively in the role from Day One.

Technical Skills:

• Electrical diagnostics
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Test equipment usage
• Data acquisition
• Validation engineering
• Reliability testing

Behavioral (Soft) Skills:

• Curious investigator
• Methodical thinker
• Detail-oriented
• Safety-focused
• Strong communicator
• Continuous improvement mindset

Additional Technical & Professional Requirements

• Strong knowledge of testing and validation methodologies for electro-mechanical systems.
• Understanding electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, and safety practices.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, including assemblies, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills at component and system levels.
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data logging systems.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive technical documentation and reports.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Physical Demands:

This role requires frequent standing, walking, and use of hands to handle tools, components, and testing equipment. The employee may occasionally be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity is required for inspecting components and test results and includes close vision, distance vision, color differentiation, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a combination of office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, energized electrical systems, outdoor conditions, and environmental factors such as noise, fumes, or airborne particles. Noise levels are typically moderate but may be higher in shop environments. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during testing and field activities.

CRTS Global is a leading provider of robotic internal and external field joint coating solutions for offshore and onshore pipelines, delivering advanced engineered systems and coating services worldwide. With over 45 years of innovation and the largest global fleet of robotic coating equipment, CRTS operates across multiple global regions and serves clients throughout several continents.

Company Description

CRTS Global is a leading provider of robotic internal and external field joint coating solutions for offshore and onshore pipelines, delivering advanced engineered systems and coating services worldwide. With over 45 years of innovation and the largest global fleet of robotic coating equipment, CRTS operates across multiple global regions and serves clients throughout several continents.