Senior Qualification Engineer

ebm-papst, Inc. Job Description Job Title: Senior Qualification Engineer Department: Research & Development This is not an IT or software role Summary: At ebm-papst Inc., a leader in innovative fans, motors, and engineering solutions, the Senior Qualification Engineer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and controlling the system-level testing and qualification process for product development projects.

This role plans, monitors, and evaluates qualification activities across multiple test domains to ensure product quality & reliability. In addition to supporting the broader project portfolio, this role will coordinate qualification activities for selected strategic customers, serving as a key technical interface between customers, R&D, Engineering, and test resources.

The Senior Qualification Engineer is expected to contribute early in the product development process by identifying risks or gaps in requirements and supporting data-driven decisions related to product readiness and quality.

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following: The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following: System-Level Qualification Planning & Control Develop, maintain, and coordinate system-level test & qualification plans in collaboration with R&D and Engineering.

Review, evaluate, and where necessary clarify or supplement requirements to ensure test feasibility and adequate qualification coverage. Define test objectives, test conditions, test methods, and test sequence plans. Build qualification schedules aligned to sample maturity and validation phases (A-, B-, C-, D-samples).

Coordinate and secure test resources (internal/external) and manage equipment capacity and scheduling in alignment with qualification needs and constraints. Monitor and ensure timely execution and issue resolution (e.g. environmental testing, EMC, other labs). Estimate and track test-related effort, schedules, and costs.

Project Management & Stakeholder Coordination Act as a primary interface between qualification, development teams, project stakeholders, test facilities, and external resources. Track internal and external test progress and provide status reporting to stakeholders, including schedule impacts, risks, and mitigation recommendations.

Document and drive closure of defects, anomalies, and corrective actions identified during testing in coordination with development team and technical departments. Execution Oversight & Technical Evaluation Verify execution of qualification and validation plan during test execution and ensure adherence to test conditions and methods.

Analyze and interpret test results at the overall system level. Document product deviations, anomalies, and risks; support root-cause discussions with the technical team & internal subject-matter experts where applicable. Prepare cross-functional test reports including evaluations and recommendations. Strategic Customer Support Coordinate qualification planning and execution for assigned strategic customers; this role will support the customer-facing engineering team and some direct customer interaction will be required.

Serve as a technical interface for customer validation topics, including test planning, progress updates, and result discussions. Ability to speak on deeply technical topics to any level audience, as well as maintain an “internal-only” vs. “share-able” information boundary when presenting to external parties. Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Contribution Support development and improvement of test methods, qualification processes, and internal standards.

Contribute to lessons learned and knowledge transfer across projects. Support development or commissioning of test equipment and test setups as needed. Recommended Education and/or Experience: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related technical field.) Experience: 5 or more years of relevant experience in qualification, validation, and/or test engineering (some environmental test experience is preferred) Technical Proficiency: Strong foundation in the technical aspects relevant to ebm-papst Inc.

’s product line. Experience with system-level test planning and structured product development processes. Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on strategic thinking and risk management. Working familiarity with project planning concepts (scope, schedule, resources, requirements). Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in presenting technical data and project information cross-departmentally & to diverse audiences. Experience interacting directly with customers on technical or validation-related topics is preferred. Leadership and Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management. Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional technical activities.

Additional Requirements Willing to travel as needed for project requirements, ~15%. Perform all other duties as assigned. Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus. All Employees are expected to: Follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational values. Contribute to building a positive work environment.

Report for work consistently and on time. Report to supervision conditions or practices that are unsafe to ebm-papst and its employees.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance; HSA options; life and disability insurance; voluntary supplemental benefits; a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions; and paid time off.