What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer - Project Engineer position at Actalent?
Description:
The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical mechanical engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.
Job Responsibilities:
* Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
* Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
* Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
* Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.
Skills:
* Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
* Team player and detail oriented.
* Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
* Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Education/Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
* 5-7 years experience required.
Large Power Systems Division – TC L - Engine Lab. The team he oversees is made up of test engineers that focus on validation of engine mounted components (turbos, structural brackets, etc.) of large engines used in multiple products. ½ the time is CPI (Root Cause Analyses, Data, Testing, FMEA, etc.), ½ time is spent in NPI (emissions improvements, sustainability initiatives, alt fuels, hydrogen fuel, new engine products, etc.). He’s looking for a test engineer to be added to his team. They work with multiple teams to get the tests done so there is always variety and visibility to other work being done. There’s 3 phases to their tests:
- Pre-test planning - Gauge maps (2-3 month planning phase)
- Run tests – engine test cell (could be 3-4 days or 3-4 weeks depending on how big the scope of the project is)
- Vibration testing
- Strain testing
- Other tests as needed
- Post-test analysis – summaries and reports
Skills:
Mechanical, Test Equipment, Test Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Accelerometer, Shake Table, Testing, Engine Testing, Vibration Analysis, Vibration & Harshness
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Accelerometer (used for vibration testing)
- Strain Gauges
- Gauge Map
- Root Cause Analysis
- FMEA
- Data Analysis Tools: LMS, DATK, MS PROJECT
- Data Acquisition Systems LMS, EDAQ,CDAQ
- NVH – Noise, Vibration, & Harshness
- Shake Table Testing
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
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About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Salary : $35 - $38
