Senior Test Engineer

Phillips & Temro Industries; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

HSA/FSA

STD and LTD

Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life

EAP

Bonus based on performance

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety gear reimbursement

401K with employer match

PTO and holidays

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Phillips & Temro Industries is seeking a lab-focused engineer to support product evaluation. Under the Engineering Director, you will maintain lab facilities, perform tests, and document results to validate new and existing products. You’ll collaborate with design engineers on validation requests and help develop test standards.

The role requires a B.S. in mechanical engineering with 5 years of related test experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of related experience in a test environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience operating vibration shaker testing equipment and environmental chambers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Engineering lab area and ensures test equipment is in good functional order including calibration when necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining lab facilities ensuring all safety regulations & policies are adhered to.
• Analyze and define methods and processes for evaluating new and existing products. Perform tests per specified directions and procedures.
• Reports and documents test results as specified.
• Works with design engineering to interpret customer validation requests.
• Provides project status & risk assessments to engineering personnel.
• Completes all required documentation for lab requests.
• Fabricate test setups and test equipment as required and assist in the selection, acquisition, and setup of new test equipment.
• Assists in the development and implementation of test standards and maintains documentation system.
• Schedules lab work based on engineering priorities to meet timing.
• Ensures company quality system procedures are followed as they relate to the job function.
• Maintains adequate levels of technical proficiency in subjects relevant to their scope of work.

Skills

Print reading & interpretation

Basic electrical wiring

Vibration equipment operation

Data acquisition

Microsoft Office

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Test equipment setup

Calibration procedures

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of the Engineering Director, provides product evaluation and supporting information for specified projects. Maintains lab equipment and is responsible for all procedures in the lab facility.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Maintains Engineering lab area and ensures test equipment is in good functional order including calibration when necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining lab facilities ensuring all safety regulations & policies are adhered to.
• Analyze and define methods and processes for evaluating new and existing products. Perform tests per specified directions and or procedures. Assists Engineering staff with testing as requested including validation testing. Conducts lab testing.
• Reports and documents test results as specified.
• Works with design engineering to interpret customer validation requests.
• Provides project status & risk assessments to engineering personnel.
• Completes all required documentation for lab requests.
• Fabricate test setups and test equipment as required. Assist in the selection, acquisition, and set-up of new test equipment.
• Assists in the development and implementation of test standards. Maintains documentation system for test standards.
• Schedules lab work based on engineering priorities to meet effective timing.
• Ensures company quality system procedures are followed as they related to specific job function.
• Maintains adequate levels of technical proficiency in subjects relevant to their scope of work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as required.

Competencies

• Print reading and interpretation
• Basic electrical wiring
• Operation of vibration equipment
• Data acquisition
• Microsoft Office products
• LabVIEW

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. degree in engineering plus 5 years related experience
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to use hand and power tools to fabricate test fixtures and equipment.
• Experience operating vibration shaker testing equipment and environmental chambers a plus.

Base Pay Range

$80,000 - $109,450

Compensation Disclosure

At Phillips and Temro Industries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is listed above. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. The final salary offer will be based on these criteria and may differ based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and other job-related reasons. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to [e-mail]

Benefits Available To Full-Time Employees

• Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost-share)
• HSA/FSA
• STD and LTD (company provided)
• Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)
• Voluntary Supplemental Life
• EAP (company provided)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 401K plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Volunteer hours
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience

Required

5 years: Related experience in a Test environment

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