Lab Test Engineer

The Weir Group; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybride; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Access to global inclusion networks

Regional and team-specific benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support for you and your famı

Collaboration with global teams

Study support

Résumé du poste

The Weir Group in Portland, OR is seeking a Lab Test Engineer to lead laboratory testing, fixture design, and data reporting for advanced mining technology projects. You will work closely with engineering and development teams to validate designs and enable product progression.

You will bring hands-on lab experience, CAD/CAM skills, and a collaborative mindset while contributing to safety and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing environments and machine tools or robotics preferred.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and test instrumentation is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Perform laboratory testing and operate test equipment daily to ensure reliability.
• Design, develop, and fabricate test fixtures and support equipment.
• Collaborate with Advanced Technology, New Product Development, and Product Engineering teams to execute test plans.
• Record observations, document test results, maintain archives, and generate reports.
• Identify and specify requirements for new lab equipment and fixtures; participate in capital projects.
• Occasional travel; primarily onsite with visits to other facilities.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and a world-class safety culture.

Connaissances

Laboratory testing

Equipment operation

Fixture design

Data management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Outils

Mastercam

NX CAD

Data acquisition systems

Test instrumentation

Description du poste

**Lab Test Engineer**Location - Portland, OR WEIR ESCO Work Arrangement - Onsite **What we do at Weir** We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining. **Make your impact**You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future. **What you’ll do** ⦿ **Laboratory Testing & Equipment Operation:** Conduct laboratory testing and operate test equipment daily to ensure reliability and functionality. Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment to support ongoing projects. ⦿ **Fixture Design & Fabrication:** Design, develop, and fabricate test fixtures and support equipment tailored to project needs, including expanding electronic and environmental testing capabilities. ⦿ **Collaboration & Support**: Work closely with Advanced Technology, New Product Development, and Product Engineering teams to execute test plans, validate engineering designs, and support product development initiatives. ⦿ **Data Management & Reporting**: Record observations, document test results, maintain archives, and generate reports to contribute to laboratory metrics and continuous improvement efforts. ⦿ **Equipment & Lab Improvement:** Specify requirements for new equipment and fixtures, participate in capital improvement projects, and drive enhancements to lab testing capabilities. ⦿ **Travel Requirements:** Minimal travel expected; primarily onsite work with occasional visits to other facilities as needed. ⦿ **Safety First:** Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture. **What you’ll bring****Must-haves:** ⦿ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree with at least 2 years of engineering experience. ⦿ Hands-on experience with laboratory testing environments and machine tools, fabrication equipment, or robotics. **Nice-to-haves:**⦿ Experience with CAM software such as Mastercam. ⦿ Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) and advanced testing/validation techniques. ⦿ Experience supporting equipment upgrades and capital projects in R&D or test lab environments. ⦿ Strong problem-solving skills, positive attitude, and ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.⦿ Expriencie with CAD software, preferably NX, and familiarity with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation. ⦿ Strong documentation, reporting skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. **Why join Weir?**We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives. **Benefits** ⦿ Competitive pay ⦿ Career development and learning support ⦿ Access to global inclusion networks ⦿ Regional and team-specific benefits ⦿ Sharebuilder scheme ⦿ Wellness support for you and your family ⦿ Collaboration with global teams ⦿ Study support