Senior Mechanical Test Equipment Engineer - MPC Systems

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous vacation time

401(k) with matching and retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL seeks a Senior Mechanical Test Equipment Engineer to design, develop, and deliver advanced test equipment for mechanical power conversion products used in both military and commercial applications.

The role requires leading projects from concept through design, build, validation, and commissioning, collaborating with Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure reliable, cost-effective test solutions.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree with multiple years of experience, or advanced degree with fewer years.
• Experience designing mechanical rotating equipment and hydraulic circuits is preferred.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test equipment for MPC products for military and commercial use.
• Plan and develop mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, and power transmission test gear.
• Prepare detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications for test equipment.
• Lead all phases of test equipment development from fabrication to commissioning.
• Analyze test results vs requirements and recommend improvements.
• Develop maintenance, calibration, and operational requirements for test stands.
• Lead peer reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with Quality and manufacturing to ensure reliability and quality.

Skills

Project ownership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor+)

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL seeks a Senior Mechanical Test Equipment Engineer to design, develop, and deliver advanced test equipment for mechanical power conversion products used in both military and commercial applications.

The role requires leading projects from concept through design, build, validation, and commissioning, collaborating with Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure reliable, cost-effective test solutions.