Mechanical Design / Test Engineer

About us

Innovative Test Solutions, Inc. is a small business in Schenectady, NY. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to Our Success Is Your Success. As an industry-leading provider of materials and component testing, inspection, and certification services to many of the world’s largest and most successful organizations, Innovative Test Solutions is driven by purpose and the success of its partners. We design and execute tests to meet the unique standards and stipulations of the industries we service by using computer-aided fixture design, computer-controlled testing, and automated data acquisition to make sure the results we get are the results that matter and make a difference..

Test Engineer

Summary:Responsible for testing products as directed by senior staff by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform materials testing on a variety of test specimens and components in accordance with customer requirements and in conformance with I.T.S work instructions, procedures, and employee training.

Execute testing procedures on customer supplied test samples per work instructions and training procedures.

Program and operate servo-hydraulic test frame systems (various models)

Assist with mounting test specimens and fixtures.

Evaluate and characterize fixtures for fatigue tests.

Accurately complete technical reports, test results, and all other required documentation

Execute tests in strict compliance with I.T.S Laboratories quality system.

Coordinate with the Director of Operations and the principal engineers to maintain testing efficiency.

Support the Director of Operations in identifying and eliminating workflow / schedule bottlenecks to maximizing operational efficiency.

Establish and oversee a regular maintenance schedule for all servo-hydraulic test frame systems and associated equipment.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Excel, LIMS and Solid Works.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

Equipment:

Servo Hydraulic Frames

Calibrators

Ovens

Chambers

Vibration Equipment

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $57,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Schenectady, NY 12304 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Schenectady, NY 12304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,000 - $72,000