Test Engineer

Great Dane; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dental, vision, and medical benefits

Retirement programs with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking a Test Engineer who provides technical input and evaluation of product tests within a safe working environment. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, possess 3-5 years of experience, and demonstrate skills in various testing techniques.

This role involves conducting specific tests on finished products, analyzing results, and collaborating with colleagues. Candidates should be proactive and capable of building strong relationships within an expanding team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a test engineering environment desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Performs or provides technical guidance for the testing of products.
• Evaluates test results and documents findings.
• Designs new test techniques as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes with metal fabrication and composites

Knowledge of adhesives and fasteners

Knowledge of dynamic structural data acquisition

Fatigue Testing experience

Road simulator drive file creation and/or durability experience

Metallurgical Sciences experience

Field testing experience on industrial machinery

Paint and Coating experience

Corrosion testing experience

QC test experience

Labview, nCode, RPC experience

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The Position: The Test Engineer provides technical input and evaluation of Great Dane product and product component tests. The Test Engineer performs specific testing of selected finished products and product components and Great Dane. Test types are simulation/fatigue, static, thermal and corrosion.

Responsibilities

• Performs or provides technical guidance for the testing of GDT products or product components.
• Evaluates test results of GDT products or product components and documents results.
• Maintains professional competency and awareness. Remains abreast of technical and methodological advances and evaluates for GDT applications. Participates in mutually beneficial professional and industry organizations.
• Recommends testing procedural changes.
• Designs new test techniques as needed for new products, components, vendors or circumstances.
• Assists and participates in the development, maintenance and refinement of internal quality control and reliability programs.
• Guides and directs other engineers and/or technicians on specific assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in a test engineering environment desired.
• Skills:
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes with metal fabrication and composites.
  • Knowledge of adhesives and fasteners.
  • Knowledge of dynamic structural data acquisition with strain gages, thermocouples, LVDTs, load cells and other sensors and transducers.
  • Fatigue Testing experience with hydraulic or servo-electric equipment.
  • Road simulator drive file creation and/or durability experience.
  • Metallurgical Sciences experience.
  • Field testing experience on industrial machinery and structural products.
  • Paint and Coating experience – both application of coatings and QC testing.
  • Corrosion testing experience with Cyclical, QUV, and salt-fog machines.
  • QC test experience, especially to ASTM, ANSI, SAE, ISO and related standards.
  • Urethane Foam Experience.
  • Labview, nCode, RPC, and other programming applications for test equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, capable of working independently as well as building strong cross-functional relationships.
• Knows and uses the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of test engineering.
• Travel: Up to 10%.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; vision required for details on parts and components.
• Must lift up to 25 lbs up to 10 times daily; use hand tools and saws safely.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Overview

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer