Vibration and Test Engineer

Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.

We have a position for an experienced a vibration test engineer to determine structural performance of components and systems and managing data bases for engine components. This role collaborates with other teams.

What you will be doing:

• Lead/ support vibration related tasks for development on various components for various New Products, Current Product and PPT programs. Including but not limited to:

o Vibration measurement, Vibration data

o acquisition, Shaker test profile generation,

o Shaker test execution

• Lead/ support strain gage data acquisition tasks including but not limited to:

o Strain gage test planning (strain gage, selection, placement, and bridge configuration)

o Strain gage data acquisition, Data processing

• Perform fatigue testing and subsequent duty cycle analysis. Tasks include by not limited to:

• Test and fixture design support (working with lab technician to design test to mimic the loading conditions in the field)

o Test plan determination and documentation

o Working with lab technician to execute the test

o Generate test results, perform duty cycle analysis using standard processes

• Perform structural analysis (using ANSYS Workbench) on components/systems according to standard processes including but not limited to:

o Pressure fatigue analysis

o High pressure sealing and fretting analysis

o Overload analysis

o Modal and Modal scaling analysis

o DBJ (design for bolted joints)

o Wear and beat in analysis Etc.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Applies Principles of Dynamics and Vibration - Determines motion of components and systems via numerical modeling and/or physical measurements; evaluates rigid and flexible body motion, natural frequencies, mode shapes, displacements, velocities, accelerations, friction, and wear to draw conclusions that influence design decisions with internal and external customers.

• Applies Principles of Fatigue and Durability - Determines life of components and systems via numerical modeling and/or physical measurements; evaluates component temperatures, natural frequencies, mode shapes, displacements, strains/stresses, wear, and fatigue life to draw conclusions that influence design decisions with internal and external customers.

• Product Function Test System Design - Interprets test equipment specifications from test standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measurement data; assesses capability of the lab equipment against the requirements and support infrastructure.

• Function Based Product Testing of "X " - Selects appropriate equipment and techniques to operate the product and record operational data in a hardware or software based testing environment most often required as part of a product verification or validation plan; evaluates quality and validity of measurement data; analyzes test results using accepted standards to characterize product capabilities in alignment with the requirements of the engineer responsible for making product decisions.

• Product Systems Modeling and Analysis - Impacts product design decisions to best meet stakeholder's requirements through the utilization and interpretation of numerical tools and methods that predict the performance of a component or system.

• Product Problem Solving - Solves product problems using a process that protects the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; and identifies the systemic root causes and recommended actions to prevent problem reoccurrence.

• Systems Modeling and Simulation - Identifies representation of a system or system element by using suitable analytical tools and techniques in order to derive knowledge about the real system; defines the strategy for modeling, simulation, and analysis of a system or system element by considering specifics of a given situation or nature of the system of interest in order to derive insights for making quality decisions.

• Applies Principles of Statistical Methods - Analyzes technical data using descriptive statistics, probability distributions, graphical analysis, and statistical inference (population and sample, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing); models relationships between response and independent variables using analysis of variance, regression, and design of experiments to make rigorous, data-based decisions.

• Applies Principles of Noise and Acoustics - Determines the acoustic behavior of components and systems via numerical modeling and/or physical measurements; evaluates both air and structure borne noise, sound power levels, sound quality, flexible body motion, and natural frequencies to draw conclusions that influence design decisions with internal and external customers.

• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Builds networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.

• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

• Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

What you’ll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Flexible Hybrid schedule

• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects

What you’ll need to be successful:

• College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other relevant technical disciplines is required along with 3 years experience with vibration measurement, vibration testing and data processing. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Fundamental understanding of the internal combustion engines and aftertreatment systems.

• Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making.

• Preferred candidates would have a mix of experience using MS Office tools, Matlab, LabVIEW, nCode, Siemens Test. Lab, ANSYS Workbench and Windows operating systems

• Works well with customers and coordinates with internal teams

• Knowledge of Practical Problem Solving (7 step problem solving)