Description:

Individual serving in this role will operate as a member of one of the TDI starting product test teams. The product will be a high speed, pneumatic driven air turbine device connected to a gearbox speed reducer. The general technical direction will be provided by the lead test engineers assigned to the test. The role will be as a test supporting element that will be assigned specific test and/or test setup tasks in support of the objectives of the project team.In this role you will:

• Establish and enact test plans for turbine and power transmission subassemblies and complete starter assemblies

• Perform and analyze basic and advanced testing and analysis as need to support design and development and test objectives

• Participate in recurring, cooperative test planning, and reporting activities

• Take direction from Design and Project Leads and the Test Group Leader

• Provide hands-on support to the technical teams through preparation and execution of test programs and test set-up and test execution

• Abide by and provide necessary improvement support for existing AS9100 Quality System

• Write and develop LabVIEW programs to automate and monitor tests

• Assist in the general maintenance, upkeep, and improvement in the lab and its capabilities by ensuring that the systems and equipment are functioning properly

• Ensure proper safeguards are established and maintenance performed for all equipment required for purposes of testing and testing support

• Review test preparation for completeness.

• Monitor tests in progress to ensure no problems.

• Collect test result data files and process using software tools.

• Review processed results for indications of change in trends or failures.

• Send data, results, and report to engineering team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology or (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of engineering test technical experience)
• At least 2 additional years of experience in test facility environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in testing, test evaluation, and a manufacturing environment

• Ability to understand complex engineering principles / situations / problems

• Strong time management skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work with non-technical personnel on technical matters

• Ability to work in a demanding Research and Development (R&D) environment

• High electro-mechanical aptitude

• Experience working with reciprocating diesel engines and gas turbine engines and engine control

• Strong team player with willingness to pitch in and help out where needed

• Ability to interact with customers

• Detail oriented

• Strong organization, communication & writing skills

• Experience working with precision data transducers for both mechanical and electrical signal data acquisition

• Experience working with high-speed rotating equipment

• Experience working with high pressure pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Experience with LabView for both data acquisition and control applications

• Experience with Matlab and Microsoft Office tools

• Experience with AC and DC motors, drives, and complex test arrangements

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