Test / Validation Engineer.

Test / Validation Engineer

Connecticut, Union City

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000

Our client is a pioneering sustainability tech business at the forefront of the global movement towards environmental stewardship and renewable solutions. The company is committed to revolutionizing industries and driving positive change by developing innovative technologies that address pressing environmental challenges. With a mission to create a more sustainable future, they offer cutting-edge products and services that combine advanced technology and sustainable practices. The business has a well-established presence in Europe and is currently going through its US expansion.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that system requirements are met by validating component and system level specifications.
• Lead test activities by creating test plans and reports and overseeing their execution.
• Accurately document test protocols and results in formal reports.
• Identify design risks (DFMEA) and develop test protocols to assess high-level risk items, driving design improvements and validating critical manufacturing tests.
• Stay up-to-date with International Test Standards and propose and implement necessary changes.
• Utilize computer-aided design programs to produce mechanical design documents and models supporting design validation testing.
• Provide direction for process development and manage change requests based on test outcomes.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) activities and other related projects.
• Design jigs, guards, and fixtures to facilitate assembly processes.
• Offer consultation to other teams and troubleshoot manufacturing problems.
• Continuously expand knowledge of innovative technologies, methods, and techniques.
• Assist in prototyping, assembling, and testing design parts.
• Research, develop, and implement new technologies, methods, and techniques in manufacturing.

Qualifications & Educational Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering or Technology field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in detailed part and product design.
• Proficiency in using camera and video recording devices for diagnostic testing.
• Experience with data acquisition systems for testing and analyzing complex electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in design and development tools, including Solid Works 3D and AutoCAD 2D.
• Familiarity with MS Office, Linux, and Ubuntu.
• Ability to design for multiple fabrication and material methods, such as injection molding, castings, machined parts, and sheet metal.
• Experience working independently or in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of management, external customers, and vendors.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English language (reading and writing).