Test Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Test Engineer jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, automotive manufacturing, and software development, with openings at every level from entry-level quality assurance roles through senior systems test engineers. Atlanta, Marietta, and Savannah are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by major employers like Lockheed Martin, Delta Air Lines, and Gulfstream Aerospace, all of which maintain deep testing functions in the state. The most sought-after specialties include software test automation, avionics and systems validation, and manufacturing quality assurance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.
DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and l eading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony .
DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of more than $7 billion .
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of D over F ood Retail .
Job Title: Test / Controls Engineer (on-site)
Location: Hillphoenix , Conyers, GA
What we ’re looking for:
Hillphoenix is seeking an experienced, hands-on Test / Controls Engineer for our Conyers, GA facility. In this role, you will be responsible for programming, testing, and optimizing electrical control systems for our industry-leading commercial refrigeration systems. You will collaborate closely with Quality, Product Engineering, and Vendors to ensure all products meet rigorous performance, safety, and reliability standards. This role is highly critical to ensuring our products seamlessly integrate with major retail and industrial control architecture before leaving the factory floor.
What you ’ll be responsible for in this role :
Testing & Quality Assurance
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, validation procedures, and end-of-line (EOL) functional testing for electrical and electronic control systems.
Integrate communication protocols to ensure seamless connectivity between production processes, equipment, and data management systems.
Automate test setups using data acquisition hardware and software to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and data logging.
Analyze test data to identify root causes of component failures or programming bugs, implementing swift corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Validate compliance with industry standards, including UL.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to design, maintain , and optimize functional in-process validation, error proofing, and end-of-line testing on the Conyers production floor.
Support the Quality and Field Service teams in resolving complex field performance issues through rigorous root-cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why).
Document technical specifications, wiring diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs) for testing, and comprehensive validation reports.
Basic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering , Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (equivalent hands-on experience will be considered).
3+ years of experience in controls engineering, test engineering, or automation, specifically within a manufacturing environment.
Preferred skills :
Deep proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLCs
Direct experience configuring and setting up Danfoss, Copeland, and Novar refrigeration controllers.
Hands-on experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation (pressure transducers, temperature probes, flow meters), and electrical test equipment.
Strong understanding of electrical schematics, 3-phase power distribution, and low-voltage control circuits.
Strong analytical mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and root-cause problem-solving.
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with line operators, engineering peers, and senior leadership.
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover for all our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis on which we do our jobs, make decisions , and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
Winning Through Customers
Respects and Values People
Expectations for Results
High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
What’s in it for you ?
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending
Paid Holidays
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified . Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at https://careers.dovercorporation.com/ . To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice on our careers site.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact BOT@doverfoodretail.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.
DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and l eading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony .
DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of more than $7 billion .
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of D over F ood Retail .
Job Title: Test / Controls Engineer (on-site)
Location: Hillphoenix , Conyers, GA
What we ’re looking for:
Hillphoenix is seeking an experienced, hands-on Test / Controls Engineer for our Conyers, GA facility. In this role, you will be responsible for programming, testing, and optimizing electrical control systems for our industry-leading commercial refrigeration systems. You will collaborate closely with Quality, Product Engineering, and Vendors to ensure all products meet rigorous performance, safety, and reliability standards. This role is highly critical to ensuring our products seamlessly integrate with major retail and industrial control architecture before leaving the factory floor.
What you ’ll be responsible for in this role :
Testing & Quality Assurance
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, validation procedures, and end-of-line (EOL) functional testing for electrical and electronic control systems.
Integrate communication protocols to ensure seamless connectivity between production processes, equipment, and data management systems.
Automate test setups using data acquisition hardware and software to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and data logging.
Analyze test data to identify root causes of component failures or programming bugs, implementing swift corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Validate compliance with industry standards, including UL.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to design, maintain , and optimize functional in-process validation, error proofing, and end-of-line testing on the Conyers production floor.
Support the Quality and Field Service teams in resolving complex field performance issues through rigorous root-cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why).
Document technical specifications, wiring diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs) for testing, and comprehensive validation reports.
Basic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering , Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (equivalent hands-on experience will be considered).
3+ years of experience in controls engineering, test engineering, or automation, specifically within a manufacturing environment.
Preferred skills :
Deep proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLCs
Direct experience configuring and setting up Danfoss, Copeland, and Novar refrigeration controllers.
Hands-on experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation (pressure transducers, temperature probes, flow meters), and electrical test equipment.
Strong understanding of electrical schematics, 3-phase power distribution, and low-voltage control circuits.
Strong analytical mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and root-cause problem-solving.
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with line operators, engineering peers, and senior leadership.
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover for all our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis on which we do our jobs, make decisions , and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
Winning Through Customers
Respects and Values People
Expectations for Results
High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
What’s in it for you ?
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending
Paid Holidays
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified . Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at https://careers.dovercorporation.com/ . To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice on our careers site.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact BOT@doverfoodretail.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.See All 44 Test Engineer Jobs in Georgia
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- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in test engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, pytest, or similar tools
- Proficiency in writing and executing test plans, test cases, and defect reports
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop or systems integration testing in aerospace or manufacturing environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and process documentation
Test Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a test engineer in Georgia?
Most test engineer roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field. Georgia does not require a state-issued license specifically for test engineers, though engineers who sign off on public-safety systems may need a Professional Engineer license through the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Certifications like ISTQB or CSTE strengthen candidacy, particularly in Atlanta's software and aerospace sectors.
Which companies hire test engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring test engineers in Georgia right now include Lockheed Martin, Anduril, and Intercontinental Exchange, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's aerospace corridor around Marietta and Savannah, along with Atlanta's large technology employer base, keeps demand for test engineers consistent throughout the year.
Which Georgia cities have the most test engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Marietta, and Norcross lead for test engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta drives volume through its dense concentration of technology companies, financial services firms, and Fortune 500 headquarters, while Marietta and Savannah draw demand from defense contractors and aerospace manufacturers like Lockheed Martin and Gulfstream Aerospace, pulling openings into those suburban and coastal markets.
Are there remote test engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than many technical roles. About 29% of test engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves software validation, automated test scripting, and documentation that can be done off-site. Hardware testing, lab-based validation, and on-site manufacturing quality roles remain largely in-person, particularly in Georgia's aerospace and automotive facilities.
How can I get hired as a test engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality assurance associate or junior software tester role, which many Atlanta-area technology firms and defense contractors fill through new-graduate hiring programs. Lockheed Martin and Gulfstream both run structured early-career programs in Georgia for engineering graduates. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts in Python or Java, earning an ISTQB Foundation certification, and targeting internships at Georgia Tech-affiliated employers or manufacturing facilities in the Savannah and Columbus areas significantly improves candidacy without prior professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to test engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to test engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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