Senior Experimental Engineer, R & D

Job DescriptionJob Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for conducting product evaluation tests of units or components as part of the Engineering Research and Development Group. Independently performs tests on parts, components and or units to ensure that they meet engineering design intent.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years experience in product testing and evaluation
• Equivalent degree and experience in product test and evaluation

Computer Skills:

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Project
• Knowledgeable in creation of spreadsheets
• Competence in solving complex engineering problems by a variety of tools.
• Knowledgeable in 2-d CAD, Draft Sight or AutoCad
• Basic Knowledge in the use of 3-d modeling, SolidWorks
• Basic Knowledge in the use of data acquisition equipment, Dataq and Instruments
• Basic Knowledge in the use of PLM, SmarTeam

Communication Skills:

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills and listening skills that allow being able to work with people in all levels of the organization and external customers

Technical Requirements:

• Ability to coordinate the testing and development of new products with different departments and subsidiaries of the company.
• Sound knowledge of engineering theory and design criteria
• Ability to analyze and solve problems appropriately,
• Proficient in project management

Work Environment:

• Racine, Wisconsin
• Travel required for customer and Twin Disc entity visits both domestically and abroad

Specialized Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of physics, hydrodynamics, power transmission and mechanism as applicable to product research and development
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles

Other Requirements:

• Strong organizational, time management and people skills

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

1. Conduct product evaluation tests prescribed by the engineering design of the unit.
2. Conduct component tests. Testing is usually done in TDI laboratories although it may occasionally be in the field or at customer locations.
3. Gather and analyze data, and write test reports to report results, working closely with engineering staff to highlight the desired information or isolate specific data.
4. Conduct destructive and other types of “run” or cycling tests to analyze durability and dependability of products.
5. Prepare numerous reports of findings derived from tests.
6. Develop and maintain engineering competence and an awareness of the current developments and practices through study and participation in professional activities.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

1.         Other duties as may be assigned

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision, interact professionally with other employees, customers (internal and external) and suppliers and work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and the organization.

 

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