Mechanical Test Engineer

Stress Engineering Services • Houston, TX, US • 7m ago

Overview

Stress Engineering Services, Inc. is the premier provider of engineered solutions and professional consulting services across a wide range of engineering disciplines. Since 1972, our clients have benefited from our special in-depth technical knowledge and proven performance in failure analysis, solid mechanics and structural design, reliability and predictive engineering, instrumentation and testing, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, floating systems, forensics, and material science. We maintain an excellent reputation within the industries we serve, with more than 80% of our current business from repeat clients or direct referrals.

We are seeking an entry-level Test engineer for our rapidly growing Testing Practice. The practice provides day-to-day activities that can include designing tests for projects, interacting with clients, general instrumentation in a mixed sensor/transducer environment, fixture development, data collection and analysis, report writing, interacting with and directing technical staff, and/or collaborating with other engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

Qualified applicants will be able to work both independently and in teams to define testing needs and approaches, develop specific test plans, execute test procedures, collect and process data and write reports discussing all aspects of the testing efforts. Additionally, the Test Engineer must be able to work closely with the technical staff to produce meaningful and technically correct test data and reports while overseeing the financial costs of the project. Testing includes export controlled and security sensitive projects. BS in engineering required, individuals will be strongly encouraged to get their MS along with PE license.

The engineer must be able to work safely and effectively in a technical environment where a variety of tools may be used simultaneously, i.e.: strain gages, pressure transducers, accelerometers, force and displacement transducers. The engineer will manage and perform data collection and signal conditioning using both Stress Engineering proprietary systems as well as other commercially available systems. Time domain and frequency domain data analysis methods are used as needed to reduce and analyze test results.

This role includes work in our Test Labs in Northwest Houston and Waller, Texas.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Civil engineering.
Must adhere to safety procedures and protocols.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to design and have test fixtures manufactured and validated.
Must have experience using computer aided design software (Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc.).
Proficiency using a computer/PC and Microsoft products required (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to work independently setting up tests on mechanical test frames and other specialty equipment.
Mechanical aptitude, knowledge of and ability to use basic hand and power tools required.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly as needed.
Valid driver’s license required (occasional driving may be required).

Preferred Qualifications:

Master of Science Mechanical or Civil engineering.
Experience conducting tests in a lab or field environment
Experience developing test plans, evaluating, and validating measured data.

Stress Engineering Services is an independent, employee-owned engineering firm. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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