Test Engineer

Title: Test EngineerLocation: Richmond, VAPay rate: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 (Depending on Experience)Job Type: Direct Hire
General Description: 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 the Company 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 OEMs, customers, or the industry to solutions that are technically sound while protecting Company 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 company 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.

Qualifications:

• 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%)

Subject to a pre-employment drug test and/or background check.