Job ID
77545
Division
Mining
Company
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
Area of employment
Engineering
Country
United States
Entry level
Professionals
Type of contract
full time
The Test Engineer assists in testing components and systems for use in mining equipment.

Test Engineer 1:

• Works with Engineers and Technicians performing tests on mining products, equipment, or systems.
• Participates in Engineering Development Program.
• Follows established test procedures to perform engineering tests.
• Work independently or as a team member with other engineers, technicians, and field personnel on projects.
• Writes technical reports of analytical test results and observations.
• Sets up data acquisition equipment and sensors in preparation for testing activities.

Test Engineer 2:

• All duties of Test Engineer 1, plus:
• Sets up and performs tests on products, equipment, or systems according to test procedures.
• Reads and follows test procedures to perform testing activities.
• Works with other Engineers to research and analyze the best method to test a specific component or truck sub-system.
• Installs and operates data acquisition equipment and sensors required for a particular test.
• Reads and interprets maintenance and operators manuals, technical drawings, basic electrical or hydraulic schematics, engineering specifications, and reports.
• Writes a technical report at the completion of a test and provides feedback to the requesting Engineer on the results.
• Uses PC based data analysis software to verify data integrity at the time of testing.
• Works independently or as a team member with other engineers, technicians, and field service personnel to complete a testing project.

Test Engineer 3:

• All duties of Test Engineer 2, plus:
• Researches, plans, sets-up, and supervises or performs tests on products, equipment, or systems according to test procedures or best practices.
• Assists with writing test procedures to perform engineering tests on new and existing products or systems.
• Analyzes test data and writes technical reports of test results. Uses the data, observations, and engineering experience to draw conclusions from the results and compare to the engineering.
• specification if available. Determines root cause of failure or makes recommendations for improvement.
• Directs the work of Technicians for the duration of a particular test.
• Interprets national and international standards (ISO, SAE, etc.) documents and designs tests to meet all requirements.
• Proposes, researches, designs, and analyzes new in-house test equipment.
• Researches and makes recommendations for the test equipment or sensor type required to perform a certain test.
• Leads the testing activities required for R&D research projects into new truck technologies.
• Leads Test Engineers or Technicians in the installation and operation of data acquisition equipment and sensors required for a particular test.
• Works with major component suppliers (engine, drive system, etc.) or customers on joint test projects.
• Acts as the point of contact for the Test Group.

Test Engineer 4 (Senior):

• All duties of Test Engineer 3, plus:
• Trains, mentors, and develops Engineers and other personnel on procedures, advanced data analysis concepts, and best practices related to testing.
• Researches and writes test procedures to perform engineering tests on new and existing products or systems that comply with accepted industry standards.
• Acts as the technical expert for the engineering department in specialized areas of complex system troubleshooting and test measurement technology.
• Leads Truck or System Verification and Validation planning through execution to include system certification.
• Works with Engineering, Sales and Product Management to review customer requirements to ensure products meet national or international standards.
• Plans and executes multiple projects in parallel including resource allocation and logistics.