38,698 Test Engineer Jobs Nationwide
Test engineers are responsible for testing products to ensure they function properly before they are released to the public. Some industries that employee test engineers are software and hardware, technical manufacturing, and electronics.
Skill Sets:
Test engineers must be able to analyze data and understand the desired outcome of a product. Verbal and written communication are also important skills. The ability to write detailed reports, present findings to superiors and make suggestions on better product functionality are all common job duties. Some technical knowledge is required regardless of industry.
Education:
A bachelor's degree or higher is necessary for becoming a test engineer. The type of degree is dependent upon the industry in which the engineer will be working. Common degrees are bachelor's of engineering and bachelor's of computer science.
Career Path:
Possible career paths for test engineers include becoming a senior test engineer, junior engineer trainer and working in administrative positions. These positions may require a master's degree along with several years of experience.
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