R&D Engineer I: Lab Testing & Prototyping

Ingersoll Rand; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an R&D Engineer I for its Quincy, IL site to lead product testing, build and instrument test units, collect data, and report findings to the design team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of hands-on testing experience, with collaboration across cross-functional teams; LabVIEW experience is a plus in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 2+ years total work experience.
• 2+ years collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on testing and data analysis to support product development and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide lab support to design engineers and other team members by assisting with running lab tests and technical evaluations.
• Testing and Prototyping.
• Develop and conduct experiments and tests to validate designs and prototypes.
• Assist with setup and instrumentation of test units to ensure compliance with test procedures and accuracy of data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues and challenges.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for product and process improvements.
• Implement cost-effective solutions to enhance performance; Maintain accurate records, including design files, testing data, and reports.
• Communicate project progress and findings through technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Lab testing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an R&D Engineer I for its Quincy, IL site to lead product testing, build and instrument test units, collect data, and report findings to the design team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of hands-on testing experience, with collaboration across cross-functional teams; LabVIEW experience is a plus in a lab environment.