Fire Protection Test Engineer – Validation & Testing

Fike Corporation; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 67,527 - 84,402; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three Weeks PTO

Medical Plans with FSA/HSA

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Profit Sharing

Education Reimbursement

On-Site Fitness Center

Job summary

Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Test Engineer for ESS Fire Protection. This role conducts large-scale testing and validation of new fire protection concepts, products, processes, and applications to meet project goals on time and within budget.

You will document test plans and results, provide analyses to Product Development, and support cross-functional teams. Required is a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years post‑degree experience and CAD proficiency; compensation is

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Two years of post-degree experience in mechanical design and validation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, practices and theories. Experience with CAD.

Responsibilities

• Performs fire suppression testing and thermal runaway management system testing in support of new product development and certification activities.
• Assigned as laboratory representative in cross-functional Fire Protection Technology activities.
• Participates in the development of technical requirements for product technical specifications.
• Supports the definition of full-scale test requirements for all fire protection product and application development projects, as well as fire phenomena research testing.
• Provides accurate and comprehensive analysis and documentation of large-scale and laboratory-scale tests of new Fire Protection concepts, products, processes, and applications.
• Provides objective validation that new product qualification test results meet established project identification performance requirements.
• Works closely with laboratory technical/technician resources to accomplish required test programs.
• Provides budgetary feedback in establishing fiscal plans for testing and development activities.
• Provides written updates and supports discussions on key test activities.
• Documents test program setup and results in comprehensive technical test reports.
• Participates in execution of test programs to ensure schedules and cost targets are met.
• Analyzes and provides feedback on proposed test plans and participates in test plan development.

Skills

Subject Matter Understanding

Analytical

Computer Applications

Programming Language

Inspecting/Examining

Troubleshooting

Design

Presentation

Research

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Instrumentation and Controls knowledge

Job description

Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Test Engineer for ESS Fire Protection. This role conducts large-scale testing and validation of new fire protection concepts, products, processes, and applications to meet project goals on time and within budget.

You will document test plans and results, provide analyses to Product Development, and support cross-functional teams. Required is a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years post‑degree experience and CAD proficiency; compensation is