What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical/Electrical Engineer position at DSM-H Consulting?
Title: Dev/Research Engineer - level 1 (Test Engineer)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: On-site - Tucson, AZ
Top Skills
a. Hands on, mechanical aptitude, time management. Ability to troubleshoot/problem solving. A focus on quality
b. Ability to manage the technical engineers and labor folks
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.
- Make safety and health a priority during all work (and home) activities. Engage in Client’s culture of safety and participate in efforts and activities to continuously improve the safety of operations.
- 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.
- Aid supervisor in implementation of CI ideas.
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.
Interaction with team:
- Work with other engineers, technologists, mechanics, instrumentation technicians, operators, and logisticians in a collaborative team environment to complete complex tasks safely, with the highest quality, while meeting project schedules and budgets.
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.
(Desired)
- Experience with SuperComm 2, Cadet, Client Electronic Technician, CANape and electrical system troubleshooting is highly desired.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
(Required)
- Team player and detail oriented.
- Ability to interact effectively with product group partners and senior engineers as well as TPG operations.
