Sr Advanced Test Engineer

Job Description:

Title: Sr Advanced Test Engineer

Location: Torrance CA USA 90504 (Hybrid)

Duration: 07+ Months (with possible extension).

Shift: Day Shift.

Pay Rate: $70/hr. on W2 (All Inclusive).

Hybrid (depends on project(s) supporting; 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Job Summary:

• The Sr. Advanced Test Engineer assumes the role of a test lead in planning, coordinating, and executing projects and programs.
• We are looking for an individual with strong project management, leadership, and ownership abilities, as well as test engineering skills.
• Performs and coordinates test design, development, and/or analysis functions on advanced and complex engineering test projects.
• Leads and executes test programs.
• Develops solutions to technical problems specifically assigned or as they arise by applying advanced physical science, and engineering technologies.
• Designs and/or develops test systems for new products and unique equipment to meet specific requirements of customer orders.
• Develops and assesses equipment, tooling gages, or acceptance equipment and processing methods required to test complex components and assemblies.
• Specifies, initiates, and coordinates acquisition of resources and techniques.
• Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Participates in establishing operating procedures on new test systems and components.
• Compiles cost estimates and delivery quotations, monitors performance, and prepares reports, statistics, and recommendations for management review.
• Plans and performs engineering test programs and uses project management tools; advanced statistical and scientific methods to address and resolve engineering problems.
• Interacts with design agencies and suppliers to assist in resolving test design, test development, and acceptance issues.
• Prepares evaluation reports, analyses discrepancies, makes recommendations for and initiates the most cost-effective improvements for test equipment, procedures, or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce process time.
• Provides project leadership and technical guidance on complex engineering projects.
• Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HSE&F requirements to ensure the protection of associates, the public, and the environment.
• Takes actions necessary to 'stop' work when an unsafe condition or action is identified.
• Interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyse, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications.
• Identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions.
• Assists in the definition of internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs.
• Analyses test cases and provide regular progress reports.
• May perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of technical experience transferable to designing mechanical and test facility systems required to test pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, heat exchangers, high-speed turbo-machinery components, or systems.
• Minimum 4 years of Project Engineering or Project Management experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience taking test requirements and designing a reliable test system, defining internal requirements for mechanical, instrumentation and data acquisition equipment required for the total test system.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision making, strong bias for action and task/role ownership behaviours.