Test Engineer

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.
• Monitors operation of computerized screw and electric driven test machines for quality and troubleshoots issues.
• Uses all test lab equipment including environmental chambers, ovens, and salt spray chamber.
• Maintain 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.
• Support in training for preparation of test materials and adhesive applications.
• Assist 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.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly, and hazard-free work areas.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the testing environment.
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling, grammar, and content; presents numerical data effectively.
• Able to read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings, procedures, and written information.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers.
• Adheres to written and verbal instructions, responds effectively to management direction, takes responsibility for personal actions, and consistently honors commitments.
• Ability to use and operate manual and powered hand tools with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate equipment such as manual lathes, mills and drill presses preferred but not required.
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person of an alternate plan.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence with minimal assistance and provide feedback.
• Capable of computing 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.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• 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.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.