Lab Test Engineer
Weir ESCO
Portland, OR
Onsite

Purpose of Role: ESCO’s Innovation Center is a workshop and testing lab for concept exploration, product development, and rapid prototyping.  The Test Engineer works under the direction of the Technical Supervisor to accomplish tasks related to projects and the work of the Innovation Center.  Test Engineer provides technical expertise in all aspects of conducting physical experiments from DOE setup, fixture design, and collect data.  The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is able to work safely and autonomously on assigned projects.  The Test Engineer is expected to be the subject matter expert for lab equipment, schedule required maintenance and provide trouble shooting as needed. 

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.


An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.


Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the divisional subject matter expert (SME) on design of experiments (DOE) and Statistics.

Collaborate with the Advanced Technology, New Product Development, and Product Teams to advance testing and analysis validation techniques.

Support Innovation Center Test Lab activities. Subject matter expert for the use and care of lab equipment, Specify requirements for equipment and fixtures. Design new test systems and fixtures to support project needs.  E.g. we need more electronic and environmental testing capabilities to support digital product development.

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.

Mechanical Engineering Degree; with 2 years of engineering experience

Familiarity with safe operation of metal and wood working hand and machine tools, cutting and welding operations, forklifts and overhead cranes

Familiarity in operating data acquisition software such as SOMAT, LabVIEW or other programs

Experience programming and setting up robotic equipment and CNC machines

Experience using CAD tools, NX experience preferred

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.


Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.


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