Test Engineer I
About The Position
The Test Engineer I is responsible for setting up and performing tests, preparing specimens, reducing data, and writing reports. The role supports custom static and dynamic testing, develops non-standard test protocols based on client needs or industry standards, and provides technical support to sales, consulting, and clients. The engineer also helps train engineering and technical staff, participates in ASTM and ISO activities, and manages approximately 20 projects while adhering strictly to the quality system. The position involves preparing and characterizing test specimens, maintaining accurate records, producing repeatable test results, researching supplies, and creating reports documenting test procedures, photographs, and data. The engineer is also expected to improve efficiency within their scope of influence using lean methods and tools. This role is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and requires access to information subject to ITAR export controls; only U.S. Persons will be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering, or equivalent.
- Ability to adapt to changes, solve problems creatively, and communicate effectively.
- Hands-on engineering abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR requirements: a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, person granted refugee status, or person granted asylum in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- High mathematical proficiency.
- CAD software experience.
- SolidWorks experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop protocols for non-standard testing based on client needs and/or industry standards.
- Provide technical support for sales and consulting as needed.
- Train new engineering and technical staff as needed.
- Support or participate in ASTM and ISO activities.
- Participate in client conference calls and provide technical support.
- Set up and perform static and dynamic testing based on custom protocols.
- Interpret and execute industry standards.
- Accurately track time for individual tasks and equipment usage for project billing.
- Manage approximately 20 projects.
- Adhere strictly to the quality system.
- Prepare and characterize specimens, including assembly, dimensional inspection, cleaning, weighing, and photographing.
- Maintain accurate records throughout testing to comply with company and government standards and regulations.
- Produce accurate and repeatable testing results.
- Research purchasing of supplies as needed.
- Create test reports containing procedures used, photographs, documentation, and data.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Improve efficiency within scope of influence using lean methods and tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
