Test Engineer - $90000/Year

Test Engineer

An industry leader in custom electric motor design, providing custom machine design, test stand systems, and components for customers worldwide is hiring a Test Engineer. This world class design group in the Flathead Valley excels in mechanical and electrical design of rotating machinery.

If you have strong problem-solving skills, and a high attention to detail we want to hear from you! As the Test Engineer you would set up various high performance rotating machines including AC electric motors and gearboxes in a test lab environment and conduct validation testing prior to shipping systems to customers. On occasion, travel to customer facilities to oversee installation and commissioning of machinery.

Essential Functions:
Prepare machinery for validation testing, performing tasks such as, routing fluid lines, making electrical power connections, and aligning shafts
Perform validation testing of motors and gearboxes. Including operating machinery at various speeds across their operating ranges and collecting numerous data points on the system’s health and performance (temperature, vibration, torque, etc.) using various computer software
Compile and format testing data and generate test reports
Travel to customer facilities within and outside the US to oversee installation efforts and manage the commissioning process
Continued education required to improve performance both at company expense and your own
Maintain a valid passport

Qualifications:
A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar preferred
Preferred experience includes aligning and coupling rotating machinery, testing mechanical systems or creating test plans, designing rotating power transmission machinery/components, and tuning variable frequency drives (VFDs) and other power electronics
Familiarity with electrical measuring equipment such as a handheld multi-meter
Hands on experience with machine assembly and repair
High level of aptitude related to rotating power transmission drivetrains
Understanding of AC and DC electrical circuits

Why you want this position:
Salary:
$70 to $90K annually, depending on experience
Monday through Thursday work schedule
Paid holiday, sick and vacation time
401(k) with 3% match on contributions
Access to 3 different health insurance plans, company pays for half the premium
Bonuses and profit sharing are common

If interested, email resume to [email protected] or call 406-407-7988 for more details.

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