Lab Test Engineer - Shape Sustainable Mining Labs

The Weir Group; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Equipment operation

Fixture design

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Mastercam

NX CAD

Data acquisition systems

Test instrumentation

Job description

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.