Product Testing Engineer

carrier· PRT8 Addvolt, S.A.
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About this role

Role: Product Testing Engineer

Location: Portugal, Porto

Type of contract: Permanent, full-time

Carrier is the leading worldwide provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and cold chain solutions. We invented the modern air conditioning, and our team of pioneers and innovators have a long history of developing new technologies. 

Addvolt, now part of Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, delivers advanced electrification technology, integrated power management and power electronics capabilities for transport refrigeration and auxiliary systems.  Driving innovation in the electrification and decarbonization of onboard systems for refrigerated trailers, trucks, vans and containers, Addvolt empowers fleets to avoid fuel usage, reduce major emissions and operate efficiently at a remarkably low noise level. By combining Addvolt’s innovative power solutions with Carrier Transicold’s expertise in transport refrigeration, we are enhancing the value we deliver to fleets, original equipment manufacturers and logistics operators worldwide. Together with Carrier, we are accelerating the transition to a more sustainable, efficient and intelligent cold chain. 

Purpose of the Role

The Product Testing Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring product quality, functionality, and reliability before any project, feature, or firmware release reaches serial production.
This role exists to:

  • Validate and test projects, firmware releases, and new product features
  • Ensure test coverage meets the full project scope
  • Identify, document, and report edge cases and unexpected behaviors
  • Improve overall product quality before customer delivery
  • Develop and maintain advanced validation setups that support both the Product Testing team and other engineering teams
  • Accelerate testing processes while ensuring accuracy and realism by emulating real‑world product usage

The ultimate mission is to enhance product robustness, reduce failures in the field, and support continuous improvement across the engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute comprehensive validation and characterization tests for products, projects, firmware releases, and new features
  • Ensure all project releases meet high quality standards and follow validation criteria
  • Improve existing tests and create new test procedures to increase efficiency and depth
  • Design and implement validation setups and testing equipment to support automated and manual testing
  • Automate repetitive testing tasks to increase speed, consistency, and accuracy
  • Collaborate with development and production engineering teams to ensure testing alignment and address discovered issues
  • Characterize product performance, analyze test results, and report findings clearly
  • Support validation at the production line when required (automation, test fixtures, data analysis, etc.)
  • Document test results, defects, edge cases, and improvement opportunities
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tooling, and testing methodologies

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
  • Strong understanding of electronics, circuits, debugging, and measurement tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, power analyzers, etc.)
  • Ability to design and execute tests with high rigor and attention to detail
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem solving capabilities
  • Good understanding of firmware behavior, embedded systems, and failure modes
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within engineering teams
  • Good documentation and communication skills
  • Focus on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement

Nice to Have Skills

(Not mandatory but highly beneficial)

  • PCB design experience (Altium, KiCad, or similar)
  • Experience with automated test setups, scripting, or test automation frameworks
  • Knowledge of microcontrollers, communication protocols (UART, I²C, SPI, CAN, BLE, etc.)
  • Experience with product validation methodologies (DFT, DFMEA, reliability testing, HALT/HASS)
  • Familiarity with production testing or industrial test equipment
  • Experience with data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar tools)

Pay Range

€22,000.00-€44,000.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Product Testing Engineer role at carrier?
The listed salary for this Product Testing Engineer position at carrier is EUR 22K–44K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Product Testing Engineer position at carrier located?
This Product Testing Engineer role at carrier is based in Rua Antonio Castro Meireles No. 798, Pedroucos, Porto, 4425-638 Maia, Portugal. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Product Testing Engineer role at carrier full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Product Testing Engineer role in the PRT8 Addvolt, S.A. department at carrier.
Which team or department does the Product Testing Engineer at carrier belong to?
This Product Testing Engineer position is part of the PRT8 Addvolt, S.A. department at carrier. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Product Testing Engineer position at carrier?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to carrier's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Product Testing Engineer job at carrier posted?
This Product Testing Engineer position at carrier was posted on Sep 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Product Testing Engineer
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