R&D Lab Test Engineer I – Prototyping & Data

Ingersoll-Rand; Quincy, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & vision insurance

Dental insurance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Quincy, IL, seeks an R&D Engineer I to lead lab testing, build and instrument test units, collect data, and report findings to the design team.

Responsibilities include testing and prototyping, developing experiments, instrumenting test units, and ensuring data accuracy while following procedures.

Requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years of total work experience, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams; travel is under 10%.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years total work experience.
• 2+ years collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on testing and data analysis.

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.
• Maintain accurate records, including design files, testing data, and reports.
• Communicate project progress and findings through technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional work

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ingersoll Rand in Quincy, IL, seeks an R&D Engineer I to lead lab testing, build and instrument test units, collect data, and report findings to the design team.

Responsibilities include testing and prototyping, developing experiments, instrumenting test units, and ensuring data accuracy while following procedures.

Requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years of total work experience, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams; travel is under 10%.