Job Title: Test Engineer

Job Description

The Test Engineer is responsible for testing, evaluation, and failure analysis of mechanical equipment/products.

-They will support testing for both R&D and quality departments, supporting new and existing products.

-Will interpret product requirements to determine the necessary testing methods, design and set-up tests, monitor and collect data, then create the final analysis and reporting to ensure the new product meets expectations or determine the cause of quality issues.

-Job is 80% in the lab: test set-up, monitoring, shop work, and 20% is office-based: documentation, analysis, reporting.

Qualifications

-BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

-2-5+ years of test engineering experience within a mechanical, equipment, hard-good environment (software or electronics testing is not relatable)

-Understanding of hydraulics is helpful

Hard Skills

-Construct written test procedures, design and develop tests

-Design test fixturing utilizing CAD and engineering calculations (SolidEdge preferred, SolidWorks or other acceptable)

-Construct/fabricate test fixtures (sawing, milling, welding, electrical wiring, PLC programming)

-Evaluate industry recognized test standards (ANSI, ASTM, etc)

-Inspect failed components and determine root cause of failure

-Research and bring new technology and methods into Test Department

-Execute, analyze, and document tests using company test procedures

-Devise test methods to evaluate new technologies

-Provide other engineering support

Soft SkillsManage multiple projects at oncePrioritize to meet timelinesWork individually and in a team setting

Work Site

Fully onsite in Portland, Oregon

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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