Test Engineer I

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking a Test Engineer I to analyze design problems, develop prototypes, test procedures, and equipment. This onsite role collaborates with Design Engineers and lab personnel to advance developmental testing and reliability studies.

The position requires a BS degree in engineering or a related technical field and 0–2 years of experience. The candidate will work in cross-functional teams and participate in training and standard test practices.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 0–2 years' experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with test methods and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge to solve design problems and support new designs.
• Set up, adjust, and run tests per specs.
• Lead test plan activities with lab personnel and coordinate equipment resources.
• Acquire, interpret, and format test data and report results.
• Write technical reports on test conditions, procedures, results, and conclusions.
• Interpret 2D production drawings and operate test equipment.

Skills

Test Engineering

Design collaboration

Data analysis

Teamwork

Prototyping

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Test Engineer l performs scientific analysis of problems relating to the design, material processes and operations; assist in the design and development of prototypes, test procedures, and equipment. Assist with the development of designs for a secondary element, a minor functional system or component parts of a structure or device

This position will serve our Rheem North America Divion, located in Montgomery, Alabama (Onsite). This role follows our onsite work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Apply working knowledge of physical, chemical, and mathematical concepts to solve small design related problems, and the creation of new designs
• Setup, adjust, and change test samples and setups for testing, perform the required testing in accordance with engineering specifications or defined test practices
• Lead and coordinate test plan activities with lab personnel and coordinate equipment resources with lab management
• Accurately acquire, interpret, process, and format test data and results and make any computations required to complete test data within the scope of the requirements of the applicable test standard
• Investigate and troubleshoot product design related problems and opportunities, documenting findings and recommend corrective/improvement changes
• Develop specialized tests and written procedures
• Write technical reports covering test conditions, procedures, results, and conclusions
• Accurately acquire, interpret, process, and format test data results, conclusions drawn, and recommend design changes to achieve desired results
• Assist Design Engineers with designing components of a minor functional system
• Operate, maintain and repair test equipment, instrumentation and systems in accordance with engineering specifications or defined test practices
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to operate computer systems for data acquisition, test result recording, project status reporting, and to document and manage test documentation records and reports
• Interpret 2D production drawings
• Must be familiar with the use of hand tools
• Conduct on-the-job training as required
• Assist Design Engineers with designing components of a minor functional system
• Work within cross-functional teams
• Coordinate pre-production product activities with Plant personnel
• Develop specialized tests and written procedures to evaluate development and reliability specifications
• Must attend work regularly
• Other duties as assigned
• Acquire and maintain Rheem forklift license
• Position responsibilities require lifting and repetitive actions

Qualifications

• BS degree in a scientific or technical discipline (Engineering) with 0 - 2 years' experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures
• Ability to work in a team environment (working with cross-functional teams)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software (Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word) – will be tested
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Strong communications skills (ability to speak before groups and/or employees)
• Strong reasoning and analytical skills (ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations)
• No Overtime Work Restrictions
• No Travel Restrictions
• Obtain one of the following agency certifications (CSA, UL, FVIR, or DOE)

As a Leader At Rheem, How You Achieve Results Is As Important As The Results You Achieve. While LEADING SELF, You Will Be Expected To Demonstrate The Following Competencies And Behaviors

• Adapting
• Business Understanding
• Collaborating
• Communicating Effectively
• Continuously Improving
• Customer-Orientation
• Developing Self
• Focusing on Results
• Influencing
• Managing Relationships
• Managing Work
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values Set Us Apart

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.