Mechanical / Electrical Test engineer (Failure investigations)

Harvey Nash; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Client in Chillicothe, IL is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical Test Engineer to perform fault investigations on electric drive components and systems. The role involves hands-on lab testing, root-cause analysis, and documentation of findings to support failure investigations.

The candidate should have BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Agricultural Engineering and 1–2 years of experience (masters welcomed). Travel none; 12-month assignment with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience; master's degree accepted, associate degree 4–5 years considered.
• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Agricultural Engineering is required.
• Internships or related roles are acceptable background for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections and root cause investigation into motor and generator failures. Inspections involve hands-on work, electrical checks, visual inspections, x-ray review, material and fluid analysis.
• Work with engineers to learn the role; mentor and oversee inspection activities.

Skills

Electrical testing experience

Product development experience

Failure analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Agricultural Engineering

Job description

Mechanical / Electrical Test engineer (Failure investigations)

Chillicothe, IL

12 months

Job Description

Position’s Contributions to Work Group

• Lab testing of electric drive components and systems – performance and durability testing, failure / root cause investigation.

Reason/motivation for request

• Backfill

Why Client? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Why this Role?

• Opportunity to work in the rapidly growing electrification field at Client. Work with cross functional teams from design, controls, simulation, facility design and more. Learn and develop motor/generator fundamentals

Typical task breakdown

• Conduct detailed inspections and root cause investigation into motor and generator failures. Inspections involve hands-on work, consisting of electrical checks, visual inspections, x-ray review, material and fluid analysis

Interaction with team

• Will work with engineers to learn role and that individual will continue to mentor and oversee inspection activities

Work environment

• Lab testing environment, typically spend 30% at desk, 70% in lab conducting inspections or electrical checks – safety shoes, PPE

Education & Experience Required

• Years of experience: 1-2 years experience, can accept masters, associate degree 4-5 years
• Degree requirement: BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Agricultural Engineering
• Do you accept internships as job experience:
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role:

Top 3 Skills

• Electrical testing experience, product development experience, failure analysis

Soft Skills

(Required)

• Organization, documentation and communication

Travel Requirement

None

Export Control Requirements

YES