Test Engineer - Allegion
Colorado Springs, CO
About the Job
Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
_At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world._
Allegion is looking for a passionate _Test Engineer_ to work as part of a highly engaged small team within a global organization of 12,000+ employees, representing 30+ brands (including Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN) focused on safety, security and access management. You’ll work on solutions that will enable seamless access and help keep you and your loved ones safe and secure where they work, live and thrive.
What you’ll do:
+ Drive product validation activities of assigned projects to ensure that new or current electro-mechanical products reliably meet performance requirements.
+ Support development of formal and complete test plans (DVP&R), as well as Test Methods, to perform necessary tests on door hardware and access control products.
+ Serve as full member in cross-functional and multi-discipline teams to represent testing activities, report product observations, collaborate with internal customers, advocate quality to protect our product end-users.
+ Competently use available lab resources, oversee or perform tests, review and document results, and make recommendations to the team in a timely manner.
+ Collaborate with Test Technicians within guidelines and policies by providing them technical guidance, supporting them to achieve the assigned testing activities, and critically reviewing their reported test results.
+ Support lab improvement initiatives to maintain lab competencies on par with changing customer demand, new product technology, and latest industry requirements.
+ Support improvement of existing lab processes to increase lab throughput, train peers and lab technicians, and seek repeatability & reproducibility of test results.
+ Support product failure investigations by gathering and communicating objective evidence to relevant teams, helping identify root cause, and recommending corrective actions.
+ Competently use test methods, industry standards, data analysis tools, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
+ Program PLCs and other custom means of controlling test machines and bench tests.
+ Use communication and interpersonal skills to serve internal customers such as Product Engineering, System Engineering, Product Management, and Technical Service, and to collaborate with peers, both locally and globally.
What we’re looking for:
+ Bachelor’s Degree in engineering field or equivalent in years of relevant work experience
+ Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
+ Expanded knowledge of product test engineering
+ Demonstrated experience in testing electro-mechanical consumer products, preferably door hardware or access control products, from design concept to production-level maturity
+ Ability to program or learn to program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and use automation to exercise units under test
+ Ability to work on multiple projects with critical path deadlines in a fast-paced environment
+ Ability to learn and follow basic engineering processes, as modeled by senior peers and documented in standard work
+ Ability to take responsibility for and adhere to fundamental defined activities within the Product Development Process
+ Willingness to receive mentorship from leadership and more experienced peers
+ Competent English language technical communication skills, both written and spoken
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
What You’ll Get from Us:
Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
Unlimited Paid Time Off
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
Employee Discounts through _Perks at Work_
Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching
Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
+ The expected Base Salary Range: $65,900 - $116,600. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Apply Today!
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!
_Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role?_ _Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification_ _and_ _every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role._
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (Careers@Allegion.com) .
© Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland
REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370
Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (https://www.allegion.com/corp/en/careers/equal-opportunity.html)
Privacy Policy
We are Allegion.
A team of experts.
United under a common desire;
Protect today innovate for tomorrow.
And never settle for the status quo.
We believe in anticipating opportunities
by sharpening our skills
and finding new answers
through collaboration.
We believe in a safer, more secure world.
We believe in providing peace of mind.
We believe in being true to ourselves and to those
who trust-in our protection.
We are many. We are one.
We are Allegion.
_At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world._
Allegion is looking for a passionate _Test Engineer_ to work as part of a highly engaged small team within a global organization of 12,000+ employees, representing 30+ brands (including Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN) focused on safety, security and access management. You’ll work on solutions that will enable seamless access and help keep you and your loved ones safe and secure where they work, live and thrive.
What you’ll do:
+ Drive product validation activities of assigned projects to ensure that new or current electro-mechanical products reliably meet performance requirements.
+ Support development of formal and complete test plans (DVP&R), as well as Test Methods, to perform necessary tests on door hardware and access control products.
+ Serve as full member in cross-functional and multi-discipline teams to represent testing activities, report product observations, collaborate with internal customers, advocate quality to protect our product end-users.
+ Competently use available lab resources, oversee or perform tests, review and document results, and make recommendations to the team in a timely manner.
+ Collaborate with Test Technicians within guidelines and policies by providing them technical guidance, supporting them to achieve the assigned testing activities, and critically reviewing their reported test results.
+ Support lab improvement initiatives to maintain lab competencies on par with changing customer demand, new product technology, and latest industry requirements.
+ Support improvement of existing lab processes to increase lab throughput, train peers and lab technicians, and seek repeatability & reproducibility of test results.
+ Support product failure investigations by gathering and communicating objective evidence to relevant teams, helping identify root cause, and recommending corrective actions.
+ Competently use test methods, industry standards, data analysis tools, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
+ Program PLCs and other custom means of controlling test machines and bench tests.
+ Use communication and interpersonal skills to serve internal customers such as Product Engineering, System Engineering, Product Management, and Technical Service, and to collaborate with peers, both locally and globally.
What we’re looking for:
+ Bachelor’s Degree in engineering field or equivalent in years of relevant work experience
+ Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
+ Expanded knowledge of product test engineering
+ Demonstrated experience in testing electro-mechanical consumer products, preferably door hardware or access control products, from design concept to production-level maturity
+ Ability to program or learn to program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and use automation to exercise units under test
+ Ability to work on multiple projects with critical path deadlines in a fast-paced environment
+ Ability to learn and follow basic engineering processes, as modeled by senior peers and documented in standard work
+ Ability to take responsibility for and adhere to fundamental defined activities within the Product Development Process
+ Willingness to receive mentorship from leadership and more experienced peers
+ Competent English language technical communication skills, both written and spoken
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
What You’ll Get from Us:
Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
Unlimited Paid Time Off
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
Employee Discounts through _Perks at Work_
Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching
Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
+ The expected Base Salary Range: $65,900 - $116,600. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Apply Today!
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!
_Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role?_ _Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification_ _and_ _every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role._
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (Careers@Allegion.com) .
© Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland
REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370
Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (https://www.allegion.com/corp/en/careers/equal-opportunity.html)
Privacy Policy
We are Allegion.
A team of experts.
United under a common desire;
Protect today innovate for tomorrow.
And never settle for the status quo.
We believe in anticipating opportunities
by sharpening our skills
and finding new answers
through collaboration.
We believe in a safer, more secure world.
We believe in providing peace of mind.
We believe in being true to ourselves and to those
who trust-in our protection.
We are many. We are one.
We are Allegion.
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