JOB SUMMARY The Test Engineer is responsible for designing and conducting tests that support the Engineering department in their development of high-pressure waterblast tooling and accessories. This position will be part of a growing team that ensures our products exceed customer expectations by being safe, robust, and economical. As a Test Engineer, you will be working directly with mechanical, software and firmware engineers to test various components or products, help interpret results, identify defects and provide insight into improvements. This person will be expected to understand product requirements, define the scope of relevant testing with engineering support, utilize available equipment to complete testing in an appropriate timeframe, and catalog results in an organized way. This role is also responsible for ensuring that the engineering testing lab is well equipped, safe, and organized. Who we are: StoneAge is an employee-owned engineering/manufacturing company with a 40+-year history as a global leader in supplying waterblast technology solutions. We have abundant growth opportunities and are looking for high-performing teammates who desire to be part of a forward thinking, highly innovative, and close-knit team. We have been named as one of Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work! This position reports to the R&D Engineering Supervisor and has a starting salary between $65,000-$78,000.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS R&D Test Support:
- Work with product engineers to develop and execute waterblast tool, automated equipment, and system testing using standard test methods.
- Work with product engineers to develop and fabricate test fixtures and programs
- Develop new test methods alongside product engineers to evaluate the safety and reliability of products and solutions projects.
- Analyze, document, and communicate test results and recommendations to product engineers. Prepare detailed test reports, design journal entries, or emails to communicate results as required.
- Support CE and UKCAcertification testing.
- Support engineering in conducting competitor waterblast tool testing.
General Engineering Support:
- Attend design reviews and provide suggestions to enhance the manufacturability, maintainability, and cost of designs.
- Rework/modify products to achieve proper function, utilizing hand and machine tools.
- Clearly communicate required design changes to product engineers for part revisions and ECRs.
- Track and log all hours worked on specific projects.
- Ensure the engineering lab and equipment is safe and organized.
- Assist Operations with assembly and production testing during peak times.
- Communicate project status to R&D Engineering Supervisor.
- Perform any additional duties requested by R&D Engineering Supervisor.
Solutions and New Product Support:
- Assemble and test engineering prototypes for custom solutions products.
- Review and evaluate field-tested units, existing products, and new product ideas - provide all relevant information to product engineer for incorporation and lessons learned.
- Assist in the transfer of development products to production including hands-on training, assembly or machining recommendations.
- Assist Solutions team in evaluating Solutions projects through direct contact with end users. Assist in quotation and design of custom projects as required.
New Product Introduction Transition:
- Assist manufacturing in the building and testing of new products.
- Support Field Application Engineers with returned tool testing, rework, and repair.
- Review and evaluate field-tested units - provide all relevant information to product engineer for incorporation and lessons learned.
- Assist in the transfer of development products to production including hands-on training, assembly or machining recommendations to the Product Engineers and Operations.
RequirementsKNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Required:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
- At least 2 years of relevant testing or product design experience.
- CAD proficiency (Solidworks is preferred).
- Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems.
- Experience programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), motion controllers and data acquisition equipment.
- Knowledge of materials properties, specifically stainless steel and aluminum.
- Possess a general working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
- Working knowledge of MS Office software.
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
Desirable:
- Hands-on machining experience.
- Experience in printed circuit board soldering and troubleshooting.
- Technical knowledge of industrial products.
- Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar software.
- Experience with ERP/MRP software.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Extended working hours may be needed at peak times or when short staffed.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift heavy loads using proper lifting techniques as outlined in the StoneAge Employee Handbook.
Why Join Us? StoneAge is a global leader in the waterblast tools industry, we are committed to innovation and excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape our data architecture for the future, ensuring the seamless integration of advanced technologies such as AI into our systems. Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will drive both immediate impact and long-term success. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.BenefitsStoneAge offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
- Group health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with a guaranteed match
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness rewards program, and much more!
Even more excited, we are an employee-owned company with profit-sharing and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ( ESOP ), in which shares of company stock are allocated to eligible employees each year. Our Own It mindset captures what many of us consider the biggest benefit of all: a highly engaged, collaborative workplace where everyone matters and every employee makes a significant impact. Please visit our website at www.stoneagetools.com to get a better sense of our company and our employee-owned culture!