Senior Mechanical Test Engineer

​​Who We Are

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. 

 

But what sets us apart? Our people. 

 

We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

 

Your Role

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next Senior Test Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

 

Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate testing support for product development, customer needs, quality investigations, and operations improvements.
• Leads Product Test Plan Development efforts of varying complexity on new or existing equipment in partnership with the Design Engineering Teams
• Ensures testing documentation is complete and complies with current practice.
• Effectively communicates test results in various formats tailored to differing audiences; performs analysis of data and writing of test reports related to test procedures and results.
• Performs tests of varying complexity on new, existing, and competitive materials and products
• Daily task coordination for technicians and interns
• Supports overall lab maintenance and leads continuous improvements.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the CPC lab.
• Adheres to all safety regulations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

 

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, or related fields.
• 7 years’ experience in testing of mass produced products such as automotive, appliances, toys, etc..
• Curious, creative, and tenacious problem solver.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required; must communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various engineering and business roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated history of measurements using digital and analog instruments.
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach toward testing, complimented by an educated and realistic business outlook.
• Familiarity with ISO9001

• This role may require up to 5% travel. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

Preferred Skills:

• 10+ years’ experience
• Advanced technical degree
• Test experience with fluid handling components
• Experience with testing of plastics and investigation of plastic failure
• Experience with test method development
• Experience with test method validation
• Experience with custom test equipment development and procurement
• Basic understanding of Computer Aided Design software
• Basic understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning software

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

 

Our Culture

At CPC, our people aren’t just employees, they’re the driving force behind our success. We’ve built a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and integrity, where every voice matters, and innovation thrives. It’s not just us saying it; CPC has been recognized as a Top Workplace 5x in the past 6 years, because