On-Site Engineering Test Technician (3–11 PM)

Federal Signal Corporation; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay structure

Full benefits package

Breakfast tacos every other Friday

Job summary

Jetstream of Houston, a subsidiary of Federal Signal, is seeking a hands-on mechanical/test lab professional to assist in designing and assembling test apparatus for ultra-high pressure waterblast components.

The role requires at least an associate degree or 2 years of related experience, with 2+ years in mechanical or test lab settings and familiarity with LabVIEW. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, inventory control, data recording, and operating high-pressure pumps.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field or 2 years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical or test lab experience.
• Experience with Data acquisition software and hardware, especially National Instruments LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members with test apparatus design, test apparatus assembly, and assembly of prototype ultra-high pressure waterblast components.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Recommend test apparatus and procedure improvements, especially safety improvements.
• Follow procedures for all inventory transactions to ensure accuracy and proper accounting charges to R&D accounts are made.
• Manage testing supply, tool, and fuel inventories.
• Perform all work in accordance with engineering procedures to ensure safety, environmental compliance, and consistency of test data.
• Set up and operate measuring and testing devices, including pressure transducers, thermocouples, and laser and magnetic speed sensors.
• Record test data in a neat and orderly fashion and in a timely manner per directions.
• Help maintain the organization and cleanliness of the test area, especially the organization of tools.
• Operate ultra-high pressure pumps to support production testing of waterblast tools.
• Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as required.
• Must be willing and able to work Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical skills

Data acquisition

LabVIEW experience

Tools handling

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree or 2 years related experience

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW

3D CAD (Solid Edge)

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Jetstream of Houston, a subsidiary of Federal Signal, is seeking a hands-on mechanical/test lab professional to assist in designing and assembling test apparatus for ultra-high pressure waterblast components.

The role requires at least an associate degree or 2 years of related experience, with 2+ years in mechanical or test lab settings and familiarity with LabVIEW. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, inventory control, data recording, and operating high-pressure pumps.