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Field Test Engineer
Tucson-Proving Ground - 6000 W. Caterpillar Trail Green Valley, AZ 85614 US
Job Description
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Plan and execute testing of mining and construction equipment and technology.
- Validate that new products and updated products meet engineering requirements.
- With support from a senior test engineer, create project plans for test activity, write work instructions, manage, and participate in building and modification of mining machines, outline instrumentation requirements for testing, conduct testing, analyze test results, communicate findings, and write technical summary reports.
- Apply technical skills to develop and validate any machine systems and subsystems including structural, mechanical, hydraulic, cooling, engine, powertrain, electrical, electronics, and software.
- Use engineering systems to look up drawings, specifications, and solid models.
- Apply knowledge of machines and machine systems to perform troubleshooting of malfunctioning components, systems, and machines.
- Learn the fundamentals of mining equipment operations and maintenance.
- Learn through on-the-job training to operate mining trucks and shovels.
- Provide ideas for continuous improvement (CI) to the safety, quality, velocity, and cost of engineering and operations at the proving ground.
Typical task breakdown:
- A typical day can vary depending upon machine and test schedules.
- On average a candidate will spend 50% of their time in the office planning, analyzing, and reporting on test data.
- The remainder of the time the incumbent will be on a machine testing, validation, and troubleshooting machine systems as needed.
Work environment:
- Fast paced, highly interactive.
- Will have to withstand weather elements.
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
- 0-2 years’ experience.
Technical Skills
(Required)
- Use software like Excel, Tableau, DATK to analyze test data.
- Use MS Office applications to create effective technical and communication documents.
- Experience with SuperComm 2, Cadet, CANape and electrical system troubleshooting is highly desired.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands and fingers, reach, climb stairs, walk, sit for prolonged periods of time, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.
Consulting Solutions and its family of companies is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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