Test Engineer

About the role

Interacts with Engineering and Quality groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for Click Bond products.

Responsibilities

• Use inspection devices (micrometer, caliper, optical comparator etc.) to determine product compliance with engineering drawings and associated aerospace specifications.
• Program and edit the computerized test machine software with minimal assistance from the test area lead or test engineer.
• Perform and assist in training for setup and mechanical testing of test samples including operation of computerized screw and electric driven test machines.
• Maintains full documentation of test program through pictures, notes, tables, charts, and computer printouts.
• Identifies functional problems, suggests resolutions, analyzes test data for trends, and troubleshoots failures.
• Write and review reports of findings that clearly communicate results in the proper format.
• Research archives and provides technical support regarding testing data to internal and external stakeholders for current and new products.
• Prepare materials for test applications, including, machine work, abrasive blasting, hand scraping and abrasion, and meticulous cleaning.
• Aid in the definition of internal quality control standards and maintenance of reliability programs.
• Design and conduct mechanical, thermal, and chemical conditioning programs for test samples.
• Formulate new test procedures and setups with assistance from project lead or product engineer.
• Design & fabricate test tooling for computerized test machines.
• Train and assist other personnel in the test department.
• Maintain test area, equipment, and test samples in a clean and orderly manner.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate Click Bond policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and hazard-free work areas.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Solidworks, and/or other Engineering and electronic drafting and modeling program considered a positive asset, but not required.
• Speaks clearly and confidently in all situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling, grammar, and content; presents numerical data effectively.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
• Able to compute averages, standard deviations, ratios, and percentages with minimal assistance.
• Able to draw and interpret statistical charts and graphs with minimal assistance.
• Average computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to read and write in English.

Education And/Or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science.
• One or more years’ prior experience; if in a related field, industry or work environment is considered a positive asset, but not required.