Vibration & Structural Validation Engineer

RFA Engineering; Chillicothe (IL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision Insurance

Company Paid / Supplemental Life

Long-Term Disability

401k Plan

Descripción de la vacante

RFA Engineering seeks a Mechanical Validation Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute vibration and structural dynamics testing on engines and related systems. You will collaborate with design, simulation, instrumentation, and validation teams to ensure product quality and reliability.

The role emphasizes instrumentation planning and data collection, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of engineering/testing experience.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Two or more years of relevant engineering or testing experience; master’s degree with at least three years may be considered.
• Understanding of engine systems, rotating machinery, or mechanical systems.
• Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, coordinate, and manage engine validation and structural dynamics testing activities.
• Develop instrumentation plans including strain gauges, thermocouples, accelerometers, torque measurement devices, and other data acquisition equipment.
• Create gauge maps and determine instrumentation requirements based on test objectives.
• Conduct vibration, modal, torsional, and durability testing of engine components and systems.
• Utilize data acquisition systems and validation tools to collect, process, and evaluate test data.
• Analyze test results and communicate technical conclusions to engineering stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design and simulation engineers to validate analytical models and support product development efforts.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of field and laboratory issues.
• Prepare technical reports documenting test procedures, results, recommendations, and conclusions.
• Manage multiple validation projects while maintaining schedules and priorities.
• Coordinate with laboratory personnel, technicians, and external test facilities as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to validation processes, methods, and tools.

Conocimientos

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Analytical skills

Project management

MS Office

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

eDAQ

LMS

cDAQ

Descripción del empleo

RFA Engineering seeks a Mechanical Validation Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute vibration and structural dynamics testing on engines and related systems. You will collaborate with design, simulation, instrumentation, and validation teams to ensure product quality and reliability.

The role emphasizes instrumentation planning and data collection, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of engineering/testing experience.