Test Engineer II

Test Engineer II HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Identify and mitigate areas of risk for new products by developing validation plans, adapting existing test methods, or creating new approaches when needed.

About Specialized

• We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive.
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• We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward.
• Regardless of your qualifications, if you are ready to make a difference, please apply and let us know how you can make an impact at Specialized!
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Responsibilities

• Evaluate product readiness for production by analyzing test results, assessing rider and business risk, and recommending additional testing or validation activities when required.
• Work closely with Field Quality and Design teams to reduce warranty claims and increase rider satisfaction.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, and Product teams to identify validation requirements, communicate technical findings, and recommend risk mitigation actions.
• Conduct structured failure investigations by analyzing field issues, identifying contributing factors, and developing lab-based test approaches to reproduce failures.
• Lead the replication of complex field failures using test methods and investigative approaches of your own design, while collaborating with peers to validate findings and conclusions.
• Analyze testing and failure data to identify probable root causes, determine whether changing failure modes require revised validation criteria, and recommend appropriate test strategies.
• Reach across product categories and teams to provide broader technical context, helping teams learn from validation challenges, failure modes, and quality issues encountered elsewhere in the organization.
• Collaborate with Field Quality to correlate laboratory results with warranty and field performance data.
• Recommend alternative testing methodologies to Design teams by leveraging Specialized's full library of validation methods and institutional knowledge.
• Aid in developing new test machines.
• Own and maintain existing test equipment.
• Modify and adapt existing test methodologies to address new product configurations, evolving design risks, and validation requirements.
• Create new test methods for unique product risks, delivering quantifiable data that supports engineering and product decisions.

Requirements

• TO WIN 2-4 years of experience in test development or data acquisition and analysis.
• Equivalent experience in FEA, Quality Engineering, or Mechanical Design Engineering may be considered with appropriate technical skills.
• This is not a "behind the desk" job.
• Demonstrated ability to balance the use of established test methods with the development of new approaches when emerging product risks require innovative solutions.
• Experience investigating complex failure modes and translating field observations into repeatable laboratory validation methods.
• Strong technical judgment with the ability to assess risk, interpret test results, and recommend appropriate validation criteria and next steps.
• Familiar with data acquisition and analysis concepts using strain gauges, load cells, potentiometers, and accelerometers.
• Familiar with feedback control systems such as PLC logic and PID feedback loops.
• Experience managing competing priorities among Design, Quality, and project timeline requirements.
• Proficient with fixture design and rapid prototyping, including CAD, GD&T, and basic manual machining tools such as mills and lathes.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to four times per year and maintain a flexible schedule to collaborate effectively with teams in Europe and Asia.

Pay

Pay Below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following locations: California Base Pay Range: $93,000 - 128,000 At Specialized, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and will depend on your work experience, skills, certification, and location.

Benefits

• Morgan Hill, CA (4 days in office) BENEFITS As a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date.
• Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition
• Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP) Dental and Vision plans 401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby
• Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com .