Mechanical Test Engineer

Position: Mechanical Test Engineer 19741

Job Description:

Industry: Manufacturing & Production

Job Category:
Engineering - Mechanical

The company's FFD Fluid Filtration Division is currently seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer. This role is based out of our Chanhassen, MN facility in our lab. We are looking for someone with a strong mechanical aptitude, that is interested in supporting our test lab.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $77249.97 - $113299.96 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

Overall management of test lab (flow and industrial fluid sampling) and direct execution of test plans for Industrial Filtration products. A strong mechanical aptitude is required for success!

In this role you will:

• Establish, maintain, and communicate lab testing schedule to stakeholders.
• Design product testing plans in coordination with the relevant design engineers to validate performance of existing and new filtration systems.
• Execute established test plans directly, both flow testing and industrial fluid sampling testing (microscopy, TSS, turbidity, moisture analysis, particle analysis, etc.)
• Analyze test data to create project laboratory reports within the guidelines of the company's Filtration SOPs. Communicate lab project results to internal and external customers as needed to support projects.
• Prepare and communicate monthly laboratory performance metrics.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness in accordance with Laboratory 5S and SOP requirements.
• Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment (including calibration requirements) to ensure quality of measurements and analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot data acquisition equipment.
• Ensure compliance of Chanhassen site to the company's environmental, health and safety initiatives and requirements through implementation of the MESH policies and procedures.
• Manage capital/non-capital lab improvement projects.

Basic (Required)

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in lab testing, field service, or maintenance in an industrial environment, including co-op or internship experience.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• No relocation is offered for this position. Only candidates who reside within a 50-mile radius of the Chanhassen, MN facility will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in lab testing, field service, or maintenance in an industrial environment
• Knowledge and experience in test plan development and execution
• Experience with laboratory equipment troubleshooting, calibration, and safety.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools.
• Strong analytical skills and technical reporting ability
• Experience with Lab View DAQ systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (MS Word, MS Excel)

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Our company considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. The company provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.  for more detail:
Company Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Security

Clearance Required:

No

Visa Candidate Considered:
No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $77,249 to $113,299

*** Never repost **
* Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - No

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

1+ to 2 years experience

Seniority Level - Entry

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Vocational

Willingness to Travel - Never

Screening Questions
Do you consider yourself hands on and mechanically inclined? (i.e. design and build test stations in an industrial lab setting)