Test and Measurement Engineer

Job Description

Description:

The T&E Engineer provides engineering analysis and support to certify mechanical and electrical equipment for seismic and wind events to meet building code requirements and industry standards.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Carry out, document and communicate status of the project plan

Review and analyze customer supplied drawings for product seismic and or wind certification. Follow the master project schedule and established methodology to meet established schedule, details, timeline and parameters.

Perform analysis and report on sheet metal and/or structural steel components of non-structural equipment to determine the equipment’s ability to withstand the specified seismic or wind loads

Write formal reports documenting the findings and analysis of the equipment undergoing certification.

Prepare project status reports.

Design and analyze test fixtures.

Coordinate test plans with Field Engineer.

Coordinate all logistical aspects of shake tests.

Communicate any scope deviations to management.

2. Manage customer expectations

Proactively engage the customer, communicate project status relative to the project plan and schedule.

3. Create clear and concise documents as required by the project plan and general engineering principles

Comprehensive documentation to be understandable, technically correct and presentable.

Create certification document for presentation to executive management.Requirements:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel programming and formulas.

Read and interpret manufacturing and structural drawings.

Competencies

Self-starter.

Autonomous.

Confident communicator.

Proven follow through.

Organized and detail oriented.

Takes initiative to be a problem solver.

Use sound engineering principles and judgment as a basis for technical work.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

2 years experience in Engineering calculations or finite element modeling

FEM (Finite Element Method) experience a plus

FEA (Finite Element Analysis) experience a plus

MATLAB a plus

Experience interpreting (IBC) building codes.