
Test Engineer
Melville, NYJob$80–100K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The Test Engineer performs testing assignments requiring direct engineering involvement, special engineering projects, and forensic engineering. The role includes product and materials testing, litigation support, safety inspections, test procedure development, and technical support for manufacturing facilities. A bachelor's degree in engineering or physics and at least two years of product and materials test engineering experience are required. Travel of less than 5% may be required.
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About Leviton At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world. About the role This position is responsible for testing assignments that require direct engineering involvement, special engineering projects and forensic engineering. Responsibilities Perform specialized and long-term testing and research projects Provide litigation support with evidence analysis and cause & effect testing of exemplar devices Perform safety inspections and testing on Leviton merchandise displays Development of test procedures Assist manager by providing instruction to test technicians in proper test procedures and safety Design and construction of specialized test fixtures Perform in field analysis of products for litigation support Provide technical support to manufacturing facilities with testing and test equipment Qualifications Full working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and materials engineering and processes Strong understanding of electrical wiring systems (single and multiphase) and devices and safety practices Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, circuit diagrams, schematics, and specifications Effective presentation of information and responsiveness to questions Ability to determine how products operate and are utilized, including installation Practical problem-solving skills, dealing with a variety of variables Ability to work in a highly confidential work environment Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Excellent oral and written communication skills Education & Experience A Bachelor Degree in Engineering (electrical or mechanical) or Physics 2+ years’ experience in product and materials test engineering is required Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical and transformer theory Experience with interpreting safety standards (UL, CSA, etc.), regulatory compliance and NEC Experience with testing equipment, tools and machining processes Detailed at writing reports, business correspondence and procedure manual Travel Less than 5% may be required to other Leviton locations and industry meetings What We Offer Comprehensive benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs 401K plans with employer-matching contributions Tuition reimbursement PTO Paid holidays Volunteer time off For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544. The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now! #LI-Onsite Pay Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Full working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and materials engineering and processes Strong understanding of electrical wiring systems (single and multiphase) and devices and safety practices Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, circuit diagrams, schematics, and specifications Effective presentation of information and responsiveness to questions Ability to determine how products operate and are utilized, including installation Practical problem-solving skills, dealing with a variety of variables Ability to work in a highly confidential work environment Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Excellent oral and written communication skills
Perform specialized and long-term testing and research projects Provide litigation support with evidence analysis and cause & effect testing of exemplar devices Perform safety inspections and testing on Leviton merchandise displays Development of test procedures Assist manager by providing instruction to test technicians in proper test procedures and safety Design and construction of specialized test fixtures Perform in field analysis of products for litigation support Provide technical support to manufacturing facilities with testing and test equipment
How this job compares
Set against the 3,148 open Test Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$80–100K/yr
- New York median$80–120K/yr50 salary ranges
- US median$103–162K/yr2,117 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $90K, is 10% below the New York median midpoint ($101K) — in the middle half of Test Engineer salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 78 open Test Engineer jobs in New York and 3,148 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Actalent8 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Test Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,637 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,683 of the 3,148 open Test Engineer jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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