R&D Test Engineer

Chart, Inc.; New Prague (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

HSA contributions

FSA programs

Disability coverage

401k with company match

Job summary

Chart, Inc. in Minnesota seeks an engineer to design, test, and install cryogenic equipment from concept through commissioning at site. You will instrument products, run experiments, and manage data plus safety and quality protocols.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 3+ years of test experience; hands-on lab work up to 50% of time; travel within US and possibly Europe about 10%.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering (mechanical preferred) or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering and test experience.
• Motivated, independent self-starter with proactive work style.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Strong data management, analysis, and reporting abilities.
• Experience with experiment methods and laboratory procedures.
• Hands-on lab setup; up to 50% lab time.
• Understand heat transfer, vacuum insulation and fluid flow.
• Familiar with CAN bus; automotive experience is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office; ERP/CAD exposure.

Responsibilities

• Review product specifications and research test methods.
• Instrument products to acquire real world service conditions.
• Prepare test specimens and assemble prototype parts.
• Set up and perform experiments based on project requirements.
• Install test instruments and wiring.
• Transfer liquid cryogens by various means.
• Compile, analyze, and reduce data to critical events.
• Design and fabricate test fixtures and simulate bench tests.
• Schedule and manage test programs.
• Document methods and results in technical reports.
• Develop and manage DVP/Rs from DFMEA outputs.
• Observe safety procedures and policies.
• Coordinate with interdepartmental teams to ensure ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance.
• Identify testing requirements to develop test protocol with minimal information.
• Propose design changes based on test data.

Skills

Problem solving

Data management

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Team player

Self-starter

Education

BS degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

JD Edwards ERP

Microsoft Office

Matlab

DEWESoft

SCADA

Job description

“Cooler By Design”- Chart’s principal focus is the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment; so you can see where we get our tagline from, right? Well, yes and no - see, we think the stuff we design and build is pretty cool too. What’s more, we’re problem solvers. Customers don’t come to Chart with an equipment specification, they come to Chart with a challenge. That’s where you come in, because someone has to figure it out, all the way from conceptual design to installation and commissioning of equipment at site. The applications we service are pretty diverse (and cool) too - from solutions for launching rockets into space; to providing low carbon energy for vehicles, industries and even entire communities; to the preservation of critical human and animal tissue. Pop into a well-known fast food outlet and it’ll likely be Chart equipment supplying your carbonated beverage. If nitro coffee or nitro ice cream is your thing - well, that’s Chart technology too (and it’s also cool)! Interested to learn more? Take a tour ofChart Cityto get a feel of how Chart equipment solutions impact our daily lives.

What Will You Do?

• Review product specifications and research test methods.
• Instrument products to acquire real world service conditions.
• Prepare test specimens and assembling prototype parts.
• Set up and performing experiments based on project requirements.
• Install test instruments and connecting instrumentation wiring.
• Transfer liquid cryogens by various means.
• Compile, analyze, and reduce data to critical events.
• Design and fabricate test fixtures and prepare simulation bench tests where necessary.
• Schedule and project manage test programs.
• Document methods & results in technical reports.
• Develop and manage DVP&R’s based on the output of the DFMEA’s
• Observe and practice safety procedures and policies.
• Work with interdepartmental teams to ensure continuous compliance to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Identify testing and validation requirements to develop test protocol with minimal information.
• Propose design changes based on test data results.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking and computer work.
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs., occasional heavier lifting.
• Hands on to include working on different types of systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Production factory support and office environment.
• Engineering Lab and Hydrogen Test Site include indoor and outdoor testing, all year round.
• Work related travel within the US and possibly Europe may be required (approximately 10% maximum).
• Laboratory and production floor environment will involve possible exposure to materials with rough edges, temperature extremes, moving mechanical parts, occasional flying debris, chemical cleaning solvents and their odors.
• Working with cryogenic products will involve possible exposure to pressurized flammable gas, pressurized oxidizing gas, pressurized inert gas and very low temperatures (-423º F).

Your Experience Should Be...

• BS degree required in engineering (mechanical preferred), or other engineering disciplines also acceptable for a mechanically oriented person.
• 3+ year of relevant engineering and test experience.
• Must be motivated, independent & self-starter: identify what needs to be done & go do it.
• Excellent problem solving, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong data management, processing, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple tasks.
• Customer service orientation and a team player.
• Experience with experiment methodology and laboratory procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude both mentally and hands-on.
  • During a test witnessing something that is not expected and adjusting accordingly.
  • Hands-on capabilities is imperative, up to 50% of time may be lab set-up and configuring.
• Understand heat transfer, vacuum insulation, and fluid flow.
• Basic understanding of cryogenic liquids, compressed gas, and their properties.
• Familiar with CAN (Controller Area Network) bus communication technology.
• Heavy truck, automotive, or diesel engine experience, particularly fuel delivery and electrical systems a plus.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to JD Edwards, or similar ERP.
• Experience with AutoCAD / Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Experience with data acquisition systems such as DEWESoft, Red Lion, Allen Bradley or other PLCs, SCADA systems.
• Instrumentation & electrical experience with low voltage DC, 4-20 mA transmitters, 0-10v transducers, pressure and differential pressure, RTDs, thermocouples, flow meters, etc.
• Experience with data processing software such as imc FAMOS 6.3, Matlab, nCode, or similar.
• Experience with ASTM, SAE, ISO and/or ANSI Standards. Familiar with APQP a plus.
• Experience with FEA or CFD a plus.

Our Benefits Package...

• Compensation range: Annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
• Up to two weeks of paid family leave
• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match