Test Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Test Engineer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Meeting with the product design team to determine product testing parameters.
  • Writing test plans and creating test cases for the product.
  • Conducting quality assurance and designing performance tests using the new testing procedures.
  • Troubleshooting any errors and streamlining the testing procedures.
  • Writing up the final QA and test procedures for the quality technicians.
  • Training the quality assurance staff and providing technical support when needed.
  • Ensuring all tests and procedures meet company and industry standards.
  • Preparing test reports for management.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Test Engineer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Test Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.