MECHANICAL TEST ENGINEER
Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Mechanical Engineering Project Manager in Columbus, IN.
WHO WE ARE:
LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
This position will be responsible for planning and implementing the testing of existing and new OEM forklifts and components. The associate coming in into this role is going to be responsible for an entire truck development program, assigning workload for 6-8 technicians, responsible for the schedule, having technical test plan discussions, collecting data, processing it, troubleshooting tests, presenting inferences to internal team members, and giving regular updates to management.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
Position requires technical oriented individual with the strong communication and leadership skills to communicate, plan and document the activities of a fast-paced testing program. The ideal candidate that would fit best in this position is dynamic, highly adaptable, hardworking, detail orientated, open-minded to opinions, and driven to succeed. Being able to work with large groups, engagement in team's daily activity and the ability to always put the customer's needs first are essential for the candidate in this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES:

• Study the next generation component and system level designs for heavy equipment projects
• Participate in FMEA process and interpret test requirements from design teams to develop test specifications and test plan
• Draft the test plans and meet with design engineers, development engineers and quality team members to confirm the details of the test plan.
• Responsible for planning and developing the test strategy along with the characterizing and formulating test plans to address any new concerns.
• Schedule tests to meet project milestones while respecting Client and resource availability.
• Plan and specify new equipment required for truck-level testing, component and system level testing.
• Acquire and process test data, analyze the results and provide engineering interpretations.
• Analyze and countermeasure testing issues as they arise.
• Interpreting test data and performing root cause analysis in case of any failures.
• Review test reports completed by test technicians or other test engineers.
• Update project related data as required in applicable systems and ensure timely reporting and response to stakeholders.
• Prepare documentation related to testing for reporting in meetings and design reviews.
• Prepare and implement improvements to processes and procedures related to testing, planning, and reporting.
• Countermeasure testing related issues as they arise.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Additional duties as assigned.
  

ESSENTIAL:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study. MS Preferred
• Experience with component, fatigue and mechanical system related test characterizations.
• Background in Vibration, fatigue, thermal, stress, durability and environmental testing.
• Working knowledge of control systems and electrical subsystems.
• Experience with CANBus protocols and testing.
• Possess the technical ability to read, evaluate, understand and communicate data from prints and technical standard documents.
• Understanding of Design of Experiments and Accelerated Life Testing principles
• Ability to participate and take initiatives to drive process improvements activities
  

PREFERRED:

• Prefer at least 2-3 years of experience in test engineering roles in a major OEM.
• System level test experience preferred.
• Experience with testing of controller, motor driver or similar electro-mechanical components is highly preferred.
  

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects