Test Engineer

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. seeks an engineer to support cryogenic testing and product validation. You will instrument tests, analyze real-world service conditions, and document results for ISO9001/IATF16949 compliance.

Responsibilities include developing test protocols, managing programs, and collaborating with teams to propose design changes based on data. Occasional travel to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or Science is required.
• Minimum 2+ years of related experience in testing or R&D.
• Experience with experiment methodology and lab procedures.
• Strong data management and analytical skills.
• Familiar with ASTM/ANSI standards and safety protocols.
• Proven ability to work in a team and support customers.

Responsibilities

• Review product specifications and research test methods.
• Instrument products to acquire real world service conditions.
• Compile and analyze data to identify critical events.
• Fabricate test fixtures and prepare bench tests.
• Schedule and manage test programs.
• Document methods and results in technical reports.
• Identify testing and validation requirements and propose design changes.
• Travel to customer facilities during testing phases.

Skills

2+ years experience

Experiment methodology

Lab procedures

Data analysis

Customer service

Team player

Heat transfer basics

Cryogenic knowledge

DC circuits basics

Education

BS degree, Engineering or Science

Tools

Data Acquisition Systems

IMC FAMOS 6.3

SolidWorks

AutoCAD/Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Canton, GA, United States, 30107

At Chart, we design and build some of the world’s most advanced cryogenic equipment—that’s how our “Cooler By Design®” tagline was born. But it’s not just our technology that’s cool. It’s our people. We solve complex problems as a team, making us truly Cooler Together. And with the addition of Howden to the Chart family, we’re Stronger Together, too. Our customers don’t simply bring us equipment specs—they bring us challenges. That’s where you come in. From concept and design to installation and commissioning, you’ll help create solutions that support a wide range of industries and applications. Chart City is a community of ideas accessible at https://chartcity.chartindustries.com/.

What Will You Do?

• Review product specifications and research test methods.
• Instrument products to acquire real world service conditions.
• Compile, analyze, and reduce data to critical events.
• Fabricate test fixtures and prepare simulation bench tests.
• Schedule and project manage test programs.
• Document methods & results in technical reports.
• Suggest and procure necessary tools for testing.
• Observe and practice safety procedures and policies.
• Ensure continuous compliance to ISO9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Develop test protocol with minimum information.
• Identify testing and validation requirements.
• Travel to different customer facilities during the testing phase of a project.
• Propose design changes based on test data results.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Working Conditions:

• Production factory support, external testing environment and office environment.
• Work related travel will be required.
• Possible travel to customer sites to gather data or work on various projects.
• 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 (-320º F).

Your Experience Should Be...

• BS degree, Engineering or Science.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience with experiment methodology and lab procedures.
• Self-starter with a customer service and team player mentality.
• Basic understanding of heat transfer, vacuum insulation and fluid flow.
• Basic understanding of cryogenic liquids, compressed gas and their properties.
• Basic knowledge of DC circuits.
• Experience in the development of a DVP&R.
• Familiar with ASTM and ANSI standards.
• Strong data management, processing and analytical skills.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing Data Acquisition Systems.
• Experience with data processing software, such as imc FAMOS 6.3 or similar.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Exposure to JDE or similar, a plus.
• Exposure to SolidWorks, AutoCAD/Inventor or similar, a plus.
• OEM heavy truck, automotive, and/or diesel engine experience (fuel delivery and electrical), a plus.

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.