Job Description

Role: Equipment Test Engineer

Location: Decatur, IL Onsite

Full Time Position

Job Description:

The Equipment Test Engineer will focus on product validation, equipment design, and development within the manufacturing engineering function. This role involves designing and validating mechanical components and systems, particularly automotive braking systems, and collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to optimize test equipment. The engineer will also conduct feasibility studies, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, and work closely with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives and timelines.

Job Responsibilities

1. Design and validate mechanical components and systems, especially related to automotive braking systems.
2. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to develop and optimize test equipment.
3. Implement changes to test setups and equipment based on validation outcomes.
4. Conduct feasibility studies for equipment and component integration.
5. Use software tools to gather, analyze, and interpret data from tests.
6. Ensure all equipment and processes adhere to safety and quality standards.
7. Work closely with cross functional teams to achieve project objectives and timelines.

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience Required

1. Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
2. 2 to 5 years of experience as a Product Design Engineer, preferably in automotive or mechanical equipment sectors.
3. Prior experience with DAQ systems, MATLAB, and similar tools for data processing and analysis.
4. Hands on experience in a testing environment, with a strong understanding of mechanical and thermal properties of materials.

Technical Skills Required

1. Strong analytical skills to interpret test data and make informed decisions.
2. Ability to design, setup, and validate test apparatus and components.
3. Knowledge of fluid dynamics, especially related to coolant and oil flow rates in turbocharged systems.

Technical Skills Desired

1. Experience with WME software or similar test management tools.
2. Capability to manage and process large sets of data effectively.

Soft Skills

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Strong problem solving capabilities.
3. Proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team.
4. Open to learning and adapting to new tools and technologies.

Disqualifiers/Red Flags

1. Lack of experience or discomfort with hands on, practical test environments.
2. Inability to work early morning shifts as required.
3. Resistance to working in less ideal, potentially "dirty" conditions as sometimes required in testing and validation roles.

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