Test Engineer

2 weeks ago

Cerritos, United States Stealth Full time

Upwing Energy is searching for an experienced test engineer with expertise in developing and performing tests for electromechanical devices and/or turbomachinery.

The test engineer is a member of a cross-functional team that will develop and operate complex electronic and electromechanical test beds for early engineering development of novel gas compressor systems and sub-components. This role is for a hands-on person, who pays attention to detail and has excellent communication skills.


The test engineer will help design, build and operate these complex test beds; provide test program management through the development lifecycle; work with the engineering team to design test setups and procedures to meet objectives as well as interpret the resulting data; and keep a constant eye on improving operations and methods.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Gathers test requirements to ensure testing will validate design
  • Designs test stands and fixtures incorporating mechanical, fluid and electrical components
  • Sets up and operates data acquisition equipment to measure and record sensor data (pressure transducers, flow meters, thermocouples, accelerometers etc.)
  • Writes high quality test plans, procedures and reports
  • Generates P&IDs and electrical schematics
  • Interfaces with technicians to support test stands during build and operation
  • Manages and ensures the safe operation of the test areas
  • Helps develop and follow guidelines for the accurate and efficient measurement and recording of test data
  • Troubleshoots prototype compressors and test setups
  • Coordinates groups to solve system problems
  • Disseminates test results
  • Provides feedback to design engineers for validation or improvement considerations in the design
  • Maintains and improves testing facility as required
  • Designs and builds testing infrastructure with future-proofing in mind
  • Searches for and selects ancillary equipment based on requirements
  • Collaborates with the team throughout the development of the product, including setting up, troubleshooting and testing
  • Increases sophistication, efficiency and effectiveness of LabVIEW-based User Interface
  • Works closely with cross-functional teams and various customers to understand the product and ensure it meets/exceeds customer performance and durability requirements


Skills, Experience, Education, and Abilities:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum of 2 years of test/validation or industrial automation experience is required
  • Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience is required
  • Experience planning and executing test engineering operations in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with basic test instrumentation and low voltage wiring practices
  • Test strategy development experience
  • Test fixturing design experience
  • Manufacturing or design verification test experience
  • Preferred skills include
  • NI LabVIEW or PLC ladder logic programming experience
  • National Instruments hardware (PXI, cRIO, and/or cDAQ) experience
  • Designing in CAD and generating drawings
  • Previous experience with rotating machinery alignment and vibration monitoring and analysis
  • Previous experience with rotating electric machines and power electronics (high voltage and high current)
  • Controls and process automation experience


Intangibles Sought:

  • Must have the initiative to take ownership and drive results
  • Fundamental curiosity as to how things work
  • Drive to constantly learn new things and apply them to your work
  • Determination to investigate and understand root cause
  • Ability to both evaluate the big picture and dive into details when necessary
  • Be open to new ideas and input from others in a supportive, team environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the power of positive persuasion
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Integrity, commitment, and honesty
  • Readiness to do whatever task is necessary to move the product/team/company forward


Physical Demands/Work Environment:

This position will be in an office atmosphere most of the time. Personal protective equipment should be worn in designated shop floor areas.

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