Test Engineer

Position Summary

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for Global Performance Test Engineering for the Industrial Process centrifugal pump group to ensure high quality and consistency in global performance test operations. 

Essential Responsibilities

SCOPE AND MAGNITUDE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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· Coach, train, and mentor global engineering and test personnel.

· Review results of pump performance tests and discuss results with internal and external stakeholders.

· Compile accurate global data on 1st pass test yield and lead improvement initiatives with Design Centers.

· Provide 2nd line troubleshooting support for pump test failures

· Lead standardization of the company’s global test programs, test standards, test data, and standard work instructions.

· Provide leadership and technical support in designing and improving test capability of Global IP test facilities.

· Up to 50% Travel, Domestic and International

Education: BS Engineering in Mechanical Eng. and/or Electrical Eng.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in the testing of pumps or equivalent

Skills/knowledge:

· Knowledge of the testing and troubleshooting of centrifugal pumps (vibration & hydraulic)

· Knowledge of test instrumentation, measurement & setup (Head, Flow, Power, Temperature, Vibration, Displacement)

· Knowledge of a programming language (Labview & Visual Studio preferred)

· Knowledge of calibration process/procedures

· Interpersonal, communication, project management & VBLSS skills.

· Knowledge of pump manufacturing processes.

· Knowledge of industry test standards including API, ANSI, ISO, HI, etc.

· Creativity (i.e. the ability to approach problems in non-traditional fashion).

· Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.

· Ability to identify barriers to success and find solutions working across the organization.

· Effective written and verbal communication.

Position Requirements

Coach, train, and mentor global engineering and test personnel.

· Review results of pump performance tests and discuss results with internal and external stakeholders.

· Compile accurate global data on 1st pass test yield and lead improvement initiatives with Design Centers.

· Provide 2nd line troubleshooting support for pump test failures

· Lead standardization of the company’s global test programs, test standards, test data, and standard work instructions.

· Provide leadership and technical support in designing and improving test capability of Global IP test facilities.

· Up to 50% Travel, Domestic and International

Education: BS Engineering in Mechanical Eng. and/or Electrical Eng.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in the testing of pumps or equivalent

Skills/knowledge:

· Knowledge of the testing and troubleshooting of centrifugal pumps (vibration & hydraulic)

· Knowledge of test instrumentation, measurement & setup (Head, Flow, Power, Temperature, Vibration, Displacement)

· Knowledge of a programming language (Labview & Visual Studio preferred)

· Knowledge of calibration process/procedures

· Interpersonal, communication, project management & VBLSS skills.

· Knowledge of pump manufacturing processes.

· Knowledge of industry test standards including API, ANSI, ISO, HI, etc.

· Creativity (i.e. the ability to approach problems in non-traditional fashion).

· Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.

· Ability to identify barriers to success and find solutions working across the organization.

· Effective written and verbal communication.