Test Engineer

Vibration Mountings and Controls Inc•Bloomingdale, NJ

12d

About The Position

The Test Engineer is responsible for all aspects of product, material and system validation for a wide range of vibration isolation and seismic/noise control products. This position independently performs and coordinates testing in-house and at select supplier partners and supports seismic testing, manages the projects with the labs and customers, secures contractors and execute.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel formulas) and Microsoft Project
Strong project management, organization, and problem-solving skills
Self-starter with the ability to work independently
Confident communicator with strong follow-through
Laboratory setting with occasional extended hours
Ability to lift up to 50lbs and operate lab equipment and mechanical tools
Travel required (25–50%), including possible international travel
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent (4–6 years of progressive mechanical engineering work)

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with laboratory machinery and data collection systems - preferred
Experience with elastomers, metals, manufacturing, or quality assurance

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing all testing at internal and external labs
Using independent discretion and judgment, identify, plan for and ensure proper tools and equipment are in place to allow for proper and timely testing
Coordinate and actively manage external shake testing of nonstructural building components
Plan for and handle all advance test preparation and manage the testing process
Perform physical tests on materials, products and customer supplied equipment
Prepare mechanical test fixtures, including non-precision machining to alter test apparatus
Perform material acceptance and diagnostic tests
Administer and develop a wide range of testing and development protocols
Perform calibration tests and measurements on equipment
Support Quality as required
Manage customer expectations
Proactively communicate with internal teams, labs, external teams and customers regarding status of project
Support with writing the project test plan per the project engineers analysis and scope.
Create clear and concise documents as required by the project test plan
Collect the test data to prepare and issue a well written, timely, comprehensive, and professional report document which summarizes and validates the result of all test procedures. These documents reflect the character and integrity of the testing process and outcome