# Product Validation (Test Lab) Engineer

- **Company:** Apollo Technical LLC
- **Location:** Duncan, SC, US
- **Employment type:** FULL_TIME
- **Job ID:** 158018269952434
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20T16:36:54+00:00
- **Apply:** https://www.apollotechnical.com/job/product-validation-test-lab-engineer/

## Description

Apollo Technical has an immediate need for a Test Lab Engineer.



### Responsibilities





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**Test Execution & Protocol Development:** Plan, create, and execute detailed test protocols, procedures, and validation plans for both new and existing fluid connector products.




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**Test Fixture & Lab Setup:** Design, assemble, and maintain custom laboratory test fixtures, instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition (DAQ) equipment.




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**Physical & Environmental Testing:** Conduct hands-on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, environmental, durability, reliability, cycle-life, and pressure/flow/leakage testing.




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**Data Analysis & Technical Reporting:** Analyze test data and draft technical reports containing clear conclusions, performance trends, and recommendations.




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**Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement:** Identify performance issues, support root cause investigations, execute corrective actions, and validate engineering change requests (ECRs).




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**Design Verification Collaboration:** Partner with design engineers during early product development to evaluate prototypes and verify design requirements prior to full market launch.




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**Compliance & Lab Maintenance:** Ensure all testing aligns with industry standards, internal specifications, and safety guidelines; maintain comprehensive laboratory records and traceability.






### Qualifications & Requirements





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**Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.




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**Experience:** Hands-on experience in product testing, validation, lab engineering, or product development—ideally with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid handling products.




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**Root Cause & Problem Solving:** Demonstrated experience using structured problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis.




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**Instrumentation & Data Acquisition:** Proficiency with lab instrumentation, sensors, and DAQ systems, alongside the ability to read engineering drawings and specs.




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**Validation Methodologies:** Knowledge of Design Verification (DV) and Product Validation (PV) processes, reliability testing, and performance testing standards.




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**Software Tools:** High proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Office for data analysis and reporting; familiarity with CAD software and engineering data management systems is preferred.




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**Travel & Work Environment:** Onsite position based in Duncan, SC; willing to travel up to 10% (domestic and international); ability to sit at a desk and lift/carry lab equipment up to 25 lbs as needed.