Test Engineer 2

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Test Engineer 2

Location(s): Chicago, IL

Position Overview
As a System Tester, you will ensure the reliability, safety, and compliance of new systems through comprehensive testing in both laboratory and live operational environments. You will design and execute test strategies, simulate operational scenarios, and document results to confirm adherence to industrial standards and customer requirements.

This role bridges R&D and field deployment. You will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, architects, and deployment teams, contributing to continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle. During pilots and rollouts, you will work directly with customer teams to adapt test strategies to real-world conditions and provide rapid feedback to product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, including functional, integration, and performance testing.
• Validate system performance in simulated and live environments, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Automate testing workflows to improve efficiency, repeatability, and coverage.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects.
• Document test results, compliance findings, and deployment best practices.
• Support rapid iteration during customer pilots by adjusting test cases to operational constraints.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in system testing, validation, and quality assurance within industrial or automation environments.
• Familiarity with test automation tools, scripting languages, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Proactive work ethic and strong collaboration skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with forward deployment engineering, including embedding with customer teams and validating systems in live environments.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems, OT/IT integration, and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and safety-critical testing.
• Willingness to travel or co-locate with customer teams during critical deployment phases.
• Demonstrated ability to transition solutions from lab validation to scalable real-world deployment.
• ISTQB or ASTQB certification.

If you are passionate about bridging R&D and real-world deployment and driving continuous improvement in industrial systems, we encourage you to apply.

Important: This role is based in Chicago, IL. Candidates must currently reside in or be willing to relocate specifically to Chicago, IL to be considered.