Hardware Testing Engineer (Environmental Testing)

Location: Dayton, Ohio (Onsite); travel requirement: 0–10%

Salary: $74,000–$101,800 per year

Company

hirify.global is an industrial technology company developing solutions that connect the digital and physical worlds across construction, geospatial, government, transportation, surveying, mapping, automotive, marine, and utilities. The Caterpillar hirify.global Control Technologies division develops positioning, control, and automation products for earthmoving and paving machines using GNSS, optical total stations, lasers, and sonics.

What you will do

• Execute specialized vibration and environmental stress tests according to industry standards.
• Own and configure complex laboratory test setups, including custom harnesses, load boxes, and lab infrastructure.
• Document test outcomes accurately to support problem-solving and engineering conclusions.
• Maintain real-time visibility into hardware validation cycles and workflows in Jira.
• Collaborate with validation leads to align laboratory throughput, equipment availability, and product milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a product validation or test laboratory environment.
• Hands-on ability to diagnose and repair electro-mechanical systems using digital multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to execute complex DVP&Rs with high attention to detail and accurate documentation.

Nice to have

• Experience with environmental chambers or data acquisition systems such as Dewesoft or SOMAT.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, SAE J1939, or IEC 60529.
• Familiarity with electronics assembly best practices, including IPC-A-610, soldering, and rework.
• Experience testing RF, GNSS, or sensing technologies and using Jira for Agile task tracking.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on positioning, sensing, and connected-machine solutions intended to improve productivity, safety, and sustainability.
• Collaborative and supportive environment with a focus on belonging and inclusive teamwork.
• Ownership-oriented culture that encourages initiative and proactive execution.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, time-off, and retirement plans.
• Additional benefits may include tax savings plans, paid parental leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application through the job posting.