Mechanical Test & Data Engineer

Location: Erie, PA (16531)

Job ID: #63143

Duration: 12 mos

Pay Rate: Depending on Experience - $ ph (W2)

Job Description:
The engineer shall have experience in testing systems with varying complexity and shall have a working knowledge in handling large data files to derive conclusions. Systems under test will include mechanical and electrical machines. The engineer should have good project management and organization skills, experience in using a variety of test instruments and data acquisition systems (for current, voltage, temperature, pressure, flow, stress, strain, vibration, etc.), ability to create and effectively evaluate large data sets, and demonstrate good communication skills. Accepted degrees include electrical engineering & mechanical engineering.


Responsibilities -
* Lead the verification and validation of locomotive system designs
* Develop, author and manage thorough test plans to achieve assigned objectives
* Coordinate with the labs to ensure proper installation and set-up of test benches
* Perform bench-testing and on-locomotive validation and effectively communicate results
* Ensure appropriate use of instrumentation to collect required data
* Evaluate large data sets to recognize trends, formulate conclusions and provide recommendations
* Participate in system level FMEA's and system safety analyses
* Conduct design reviews and defend recommendations
* Use data from fielded locomotives to provide duty cycles for subsystem and component design inputs


Requirements

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
* Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a design environment

Desired Characteristics

* Experience in testing large, complex systems
* Experience in managing large data sets
* Experience in using a variety of test instruments and data acquisition systems
* Prior exposure to a manufacturing environment
* Strong project management skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
* Effective team player and facilitator

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment with Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is governed on the basis of qualifications and competence without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.