What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dev/Research/Test Engineer (Engine testing) - 730 position at DSM-H Consulting?
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Test engineer is a key role in engine development to provide successful execution of the test plan.
- Effective Test cell and engine troubleshooting helps to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Individual will regularly review look ahead of test plan with senior engineers and prepare for engine and test cell setup.
Typical task breakdown:
- Support/direct/mentor test cell operators running engine tests.
- Troubleshoot both engine and test cell issues.
- Coordinate with support function teams like facilities, instrumentation, mechanic etc. for issue resolution.
- Document test cell and engine hardware issues.
Interaction with team:
- This position will be required to attend daily standup meeting with core team as well as hand off meeting for continuous operation.
- Individual will provide updates, participate in troubleshooting discussion, help reach to consensus on action plan and communicate results to technical team.
Team Structure
- Team has ~15 engineers from entry level to 20 years’ experience in various roles – supporting test operation, engine hardware validation, and performance/emission data analysis.
Work environment:
- We have developed a training process for test operation that will ease the onboarding experience.
While conducting daily/hourly test activities is a fast-paced environment, there is opportunity for flexible schedule framework depending on test activities.
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 2-4 years
- Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes
- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Testing, Data analysis, Hands on experience with large diesel engines.
Top 3 Skills
- Troubleshooting Technical Problems
- Analytical Thinking
- Accuracy and Attention to details
Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
- Hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical test setup and data acquisition equipment
- Proficiency of Microsoft tools
(Desired)
- Understanding of diesel engine
- Data analysis/visualization tools like Matlab, Canape, DIAdem
- Familiar with emission/ measurement equipment like Horiba, AVL, Allen Bradley
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Self-starter, Strong verbal, and written communication
- Enjoys fast paced, hand on work environment.
- Quick learner and attention to details
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
(Desired)
- Innovative/creative technical solution
- Lead projects and extended team members