Test Engineer

Qualdoc

Richmond, VA

Posted: March 19, 2023
Full-Time

Test Engineer

Richmond, VA

The selected individual will be responsible for designing and/or upgrading test apparatus (rigs/lanes/cells) as required, reducing and validating test data, tracking test severity, ensuring customer needs are being met, communicating with the Operations group to ensure productive and efficient testing, representing at industry meetings and always looking for ways to improve our testing and efficiency. As a key member of the Mechanical lab, the expectation would be to take a hands-on approach to our testing and problem solving, be an integral part of all solutions, and where applicable, lead OEM's, customers or the industry to solutions that are technically sound while protecting interests and capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and develop tests that produce performance data to meet the objectives of internal/external customer programs.
Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology, customer needs, market trends, and industry direction
Maintain safe work practices and adhere to all safety regulations.
Comply with all ISO and quality system requirements with an emphasis on continuous improvement
Maintain productive relationships with team members and internal and external customers.
Prepare written technical reports and make oral presentations internally and externally as necessary.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS:

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of two years experience in a testing environment, preferably in automotive, fuels, emissions, or lubricant testing
Experience with the design, construction, and commissioning of test cells, rigs, or other research tools is highly desirable.
Intimate knowledge of vehicles, engines, and/or transmissions, and associated electronics
Solid understanding of PID control

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of SI and CI engines, fuel management systems, electronic engine control, CAN communication and basic instrumentation and test cell hardware.
Excellent project management skills (MS Project) with the ability to run projects with minimal supervision
Demonstrates effective oral and written communications skills
Demonstrates the ability to work productively in cross-functional team situations
Demonstrates effective presentation development and delivery skills
Demonstrates a "customer service" orientation to assignments
Demonstrates initiative
Able to tolerate multiple work interruptions and maintain focus on details
Demonstrates adequate literacy in routine computer applications
Understanding basic statistics is desirable
Able to interact effectively with employees at any level, from technician to VP
Able to prioritize and organize work effectively
Able to travel as required (up to 20%)