Test Engineer

TITLE: Test Engineer BASED AT: Harken, Inc., Pewaukee, WI STATUS: Exempt, Full-time Join the Harken Team: Innovating for Over 50 YearsHarken, Inc. is a global leader in innovative solutions for the marine and safety industries. Headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, with manufacturing facilities in the USA and Italy, we take pride in our world-class engineering, craftsmanship, and dedication to excellence.Our global footprint spans 48 countries, supported by group offices in exciting locations like Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, the UK, and across the United States—from Rhode Island to Washington.For over half a century, Harken's Marine Division has set the industry standard for pulley blocks, deck hardware, winches, and hydraulics, serving sailboats ranging from 8 to over 300 feet. Building on this strong foundation, Harken is charting new courses with our Safety and Rescue Division, unlocking opportunities for innovation and growth.What truly sets Harken apart is our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and the unique culture of ownership it fosters. Every team member is empowered to think and act like an owner, driving a workplace culture built on drive, humility, ingenuity, integrity, and ownership. At Harken, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued stakeholder in our future.Our Core Values in ActionAt Harken, our work is guided by five core values:Drive – Taking initiative, setting ambitious goals, and pursuing excellenceHumility – Welcoming feedback, learning from others, and prioritizing team successIngenuity – Solving complex problems with practical, elegant solutionsIntegrity – Delivering honest work and upholding the highest standardsOwnership – Taking pride in our products, our people, and our futureWhen you Join Harken:You want more than just a career. A place to learn, grow, and thrive in a team environment. A place to collaborate and innovate. What is it like to work here? It's assumed we're more than competent. We're paid to be curious, inventive, and are responsible for outstanding execution. We are not afraid to push our boundaries and accept new challenges. If you are interested in working hard, delivering excellence, and having fun every day, we want you!What you’ll be doing:You’ll be a key member of our engineering team responsible for validating performance, durability, and reliability of products used in demanding marine and safety-rescue applications. In this role, you will design and execute test plans, design and build custom test systems, develop automated tests, and work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability. You will help bring new products from concept through real-world validation while also advancing our internal testing capabilities, lab organization, and automation tools. More specifically, you will:Take ownership of product validation, developing and executing test plans that confirm performance, durability, and reliabilityDesign, build, and set up custom test fixtures and instrumentation to support both development testing and production needsDevelop and improve automated test systems, including software, sensors, and data acquisition, to increase repeatability and efficiencyAnalyze test results and communicate clear, actionable feedback to engineering teamsCollaborate closely with engineers across disciplines to ensure products are robust, testable, and ready for productionContinuously improve the test lab by enhancing equipment, layout, processes, and automation to support safe, efficient, and scalable operations Qualifications we are looking for:Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringMinimum of 1 year experienceStrong hands-on mechanical and technical aptitude, with interest in testing, instrumentation, or automationExperience with sensors, data acquisition, or automated testing systemsAbility to design fixtures or mechanical setups to support testingStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsGood communication skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teamsOrganized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple assignmentsExperience that sets you apart:Experience with LabVIEW or similar data acquisition / automation softwareExperience working in a product development, manufacturing, or test lab environmentFamiliarity with SolidWorks or other CAD software for fixture designExperience with durability, fatigue, or life-cycle testingExperience with load testing, instrumentation, or mechanical test fixturesInterest in sailing, climbing, rescue, or mechanical equipmentIf Harken and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply!APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Submit your resume via email to: jobs@harken.comHarken is an equal opportunity employer.