What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Test Engineer position at IT Accel, Inc.?
Own and retire technical risks by designing, analyzing, procuring, building, and commissioning test equipment utilizing your knowledge of physics, structures, instrumentation and controls, mechanical and electrical systems
Develop test plans that effectively retire technical risks. Plans include appropriate instrumentation and controls necessary to obtain repeatable and reliable data
Understand, challenge and maintain well-documented requirements and risks for the system or component under test. Documentation includes: design reviews, wiring lists, P&IDs, schematics, CAD assemblies, drawings, and operations software
Identify and mitigate safety hazards associated with test equipment and test plans
Design safety into the system and produce safety documentation such as job hazard assessments and test readiness reviews
Design experiment campaigns that match our fast pace and work hard to maintain the proposed schedule
Troubleshoot and resolve integration and test discrepancies during build, commissioning and operation
Support end users with troubleshooting and upgrades once the test stand is handed over
Iterate on designs, equipment and operations for repeat tests to improve test efficiency
Create physics/mechanical models to predict results. Develop custom tools to analyze generated data.
Compile test results clearly for review
Lead anomaly investigations and their resolution (root cause analysis), and present results to a team of physicists and engineers
Execute plans for future expansion, including capital equipment and floor layouts, always having a vision for scalability of systems into a larger context.
Provide visions for multi-use test infrastructure that can be scaled for multiple applications
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field is required; mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or similar applied physics degree
5 years experience designing/building/commissioning specialized test or industrial equipment with hands on experience and a proven ability to deliver reliable data
5 years using CAD software (NX is a plus) to design complex assemblies, producing drawings for procurement, GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
5 years experience with analysis of mechanical components (Finite Element Analysis), strength of materials and failure criteria
Excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills with an ability to innovate creative solutions to challenging problems
The ability to effectively communicate technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
The ability to challenge requirements and defend results when needed, as well as the ability to accept feedback and apply it readily
Proven collaboration skills including active listening and facilitating a productive discourse on problems
A solid grasp of basic mechanical engineering concepts such as fasteners design, welds and bolted joints
A solid grasp of electromagnetic fundamentals – voltage, current, resistance, Ohm's Law, AC/DC, right-hand rule, solenoids, etc.
Familiarity with superconducting magnets (Lorentz loads, magnet design, conductor design)
Proactive with a focus on improving efficiency and throughput of processes
High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly. A can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn
Experience with designing and commissioning new test facilities
Experience with developing and executing complex test procedures, in particular tests that include multiple skill sets, different testing phases, and 3rd parties
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/overtime for testing
Experience with structural FEA software, especially ANSYS and COMSOL
Experience using NX and Teamcenter
Experience with high field magnet testing traditional or superconducting
Experience with designing fluid systems – P&IDs, component selection, ASME design codes.
Experience with cryogenic equipment design and use for liquid nitrogen and supercritical helium use – vacuum jacketed equipment, cryocoolers, phase separators, cold traps
Experience with high vacuum equipment design and use – roughing pumps, turbopumps, ion gauges, residual gas analyzers
Experience with high voltage and high current power equipment design and use – power supplies, water cooled cables, insulation
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as typing, stooping, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
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