Mechanical Test Engineer

Our client has an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Test Engineer to join their Materials Testing team. This position offers a unique chance for you to apply, develop, and challenge your skills and abilities on a daily basis. You will work in a testing laboratory environment in areas related to the mechanical testing of a wide variety of metals including tensile testing, impact testing, hardness testing and load testing.

Experience in metallurgy as it relates to the manufacturing, fabricating, or foundry industries is desired.

• Provide customer and sales support related to mechanical testing of materials including pre‑sale qualification, quoting, and interpretation of test results.
• Perform tensile, impact, hardness and load testing of customer supplied samples according to applicable standards or specifications.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and mechanical testing results as they relate to the material being tested and the customer's application.
• Request and collaborate on non‑destructive testing of castings, assemblies, or customer components.
• Review customer load testing requirements and develop a testing protocol including design and fabrication of fixturing to meet unique customer required load testing.
• Organize, analyze, and present test procedural information and test results from testing into a technical report to be presented to the customer.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is desired; however a degree in Material Science or a similar materials or engineering discipline will also be considered along with job experience related to mechanical testing.
• Five years or more experience in an environment with exposure to mechanical testing.
• Test method development
• Strain gauging
• Data acquisition
• Knowledge of physical properties of materials and material standards including ASTM, ISO, NACE, PED, ASME IX, AWS, CWB, and Military specification
• Knowledge of NDE methods, techniques, and acceptance criteria. NDT certifications are not required but are a plus.
• Experience with metallographic preparation, and hardness testing techniques, both macro and microhardness.
• Must have an attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills supporting collaboration and teamwork with a diverse group of engineering, operations, and materials management. Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications abilities.
• Experience leading teams is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as an aptitude for learning and working with a variety of application software.