Test Engineer

Summary:

This is a position with responsibilities that include:

• Complete commissioning of machine tool’s electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and servo systems, in addition to qualifying that each machine is safe and functioning correctly.
• Job is mainly a 2nd shift position with the opportunity for a hybrid shift as business needs require.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Receives the machine tool for test, after assembly is complete, and is responsible for the correct operation of the machines throughout Final Inspection and customer's runoff up to completion and teardown of the machines.
• Produces high quality machine tools by performing efficient and thorough testing all while meeting business goals and schedules.
• Uses a general engineering background, a working knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems and expertise in computers and servo systems in completing the machine checkout process.
• Commissions automation controls to our machine tools and their accessories and for setting up the hydraulic, pneumatic, and servo systems. Responsible for troubleshooting all of the above systems after initial setup. 
• Develops the test and setup procedures used to commission the different systems of our machine tools and their accessories, under the direction of the Manager or Supervisor.
• Supports production employees with operating test stands for testing unit assemblies built in conjunction with the machine tool.
• Provides our engineering and technical service groups with technical information pertaining to problems discovered during commissioning and setup of our machine tools.
• Trains production employees to safely operate our machine tools with the various automation controls when requested.
• Works with other engineering groups (software, electrical & mechanical) to develop long-term corrective actions to all problems encountered during the machine checkout.
• Performs all troubleshooting pertaining to the machine tools operation throughout the assembly process.
• Machine performance testing and data collection to confirm design concepts or diagnose issues.
• Take occasional trips to customer sites to install machines, troubleshoot and repair problems, conduct performance testing and diagnosis, or assist field service personnel.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or 6 - 10 years related experience and/or training.

Skills Required:

• High mechanical aptitude.
• Strong understanding of electrical concepts and comfort working with electrical equipment.
• Basic understanding of servo control systems.
• Reading and interpreting hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical prints.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Ability to verbally communicate technical problems and situations.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Computer programming skills is a plus.
• Experience with Fanuc and/or Siemens controls is a plus.
• Experience working with machine tools or highly automated machinery is a plus.
• ISO 9001 &14001 awareness and compliance

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 Continuously (70-100%). required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is Occasionally (15-40%) required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is Continuously (70-100%) required to stand and walk. The employee is Frequently (40-70%) required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is Frequently (40-70%) required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must Rarely (0-15%) lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Color vision.

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 Continuously (70-100%) exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is Frequently (40-70%) exposed to high, precarious places; airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually Moderate.