Hands-On Validation Engineer – Mining Equipment (Onsite Tucson)

Meridian Technologies; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Solutions is seeking a Dev/Research Engineer 2 to support hands-on testing and validation of large mining equipment and subsystems in Tucson, AZ. This is a full-time onsite role with approximately 20% office work and 80% hands-on work in the shop or local field environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with a strong interest in hands-on mechanical systems, testing, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience; engineering internships may be considered.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, equipment, vehicles, construction, or similar applications.
• Experience with troubleshooting and diagnosing technical issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods and in varied conditions, including hot, cold, dusty, indoor, and outdoor environments.
• Willingness and ability to work extensively around heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document machine-level testing and validation activities.
• Support testing of large mining equipment, machine systems, and subsystems.
• Develop test plans and testing strategies based on engineering and customer requirements.
• Perform system-level testing and validate machine and software functionality.
• Conduct checkouts, validation activities, data acquisition, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues affecting machine and subsystem operation.
• Analyze test results and communicate findings, recommendations, and potential issues to engineering teams.
• Work closely with engineers, mechanics, operators, instrumentation technicians, supply chain, and logistics personnel.
• Collaborate with team leaders to coordinate day-to-day testing activities and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Follow established safety procedures and champion continuous improvement in testing activities.
• Safely operate equipment following appropriate training.
• Work effectively in shop and field environments while wearing required PPE.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Field work

PPE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Consulting Solutions is seeking a Dev/Research Engineer 2 to support hands-on testing and validation of large mining equipment and subsystems in Tucson, AZ. This is a full-time onsite role with approximately 20% office work and 80% hands-on work in the shop or local field environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with a strong interest in hands-on mechanical systems, testing, and problem solving.