What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Test Technician position at Cornell Pump?
Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with over 75 years of experience and continuous growth. Our manufacturing facilities located in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA, and Rock Hill, SC allow us to serve diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining.
Join our team in Clackamas, OR, as an Engineering Test Technician! In this hands-on role, you’ll put pumps to the test in our lab and play a key part in supporting Engineering and R&D.
This is a full-time, day-shift position (Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) offering competitive pay of $25.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience.
We offer many company benefits:
- 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year
- 401K Plan – Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching) as based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
- Two medical plans: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA
- Dental/Vision coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
- Safety Shoes: Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
- Prescription Safety Glasses: Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years
- Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
- Coffee and healthy snacks are provided daily
- Free lunch with food truck Fridays throughout the Summer, a summer party for the family, holiday events, and Santa Day for the kids
About the position:
The Engineering Test Technician will set up testing loops and perform required pump testing per customer specifications. Interpretation of testing results before handoff to Engineering and/or Sales. Assists with research and development of new Cornell products or modifications to existing products.
What You’ll Do:
- Execute performance & R&D tests that meet applicable codes and standards.
- Works with Engineering to plan and coordinate R&D testing programs.
- Designs and fabricates new test fixtures and loops.
- Performs engineering calculations related to pump testing.
- Examine parts for conformance with dimensional specifications with Lab tools (calipers, hydraulic templates) or by coordinating with the shop Inspector when necessary.
- Coordinates and participates in installing pumps into the system. Connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical, or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source, and indicating instruments.
- Activates/monitors controls to apply electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical power and subject test items to successive steps in the test cycle.
- Communicate test results to the Supervisor, Engineering, or Sales for review.
- Pump assembly and rework.
- Assists with maintenance of test equipment, instrumentation, and test facility as needed.
- Supports other test personnel or departments as needed to meet daily goals.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven hands-on mechanical skills and strong aptitude for working with tools and equipment.
- Testing ability: Set up, run, and read pump tests accurately.
- Teamwork: Work closely with the shop, Engineering, and Sales.
- Problem-solving: Build fixtures and find practical solutions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
At least 2 years of experience working with heavy equipment and/or rotating machinery (required)
Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field (preferred).
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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Salary : $25 - $30
