Sr. Test and Evaluation Engineer

Position Summary
The Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer is responsible for the design, setup and safe execution of tests to support the research and simulation functions of the High Performance Butterfly Valve (HPBV) product development team. The R&D focus of this group will require collaboration for the development of innovative concepts and design methods for new product designs and enhancements to existing designs that improve performance and reliability while maintaining critical safety functions.

The Test & Evaluation engineer applies fundamental engineering knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, along with data acquisition and analysis expertise to evaluate HPBV concepts and subsystems in support of valve design improvements.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external customers
• Define and assess with product engineering details of required prototype
• Evaluate and propose most suitable prototype manufacturing process
• Design, develop, operate & maintain complex test equipment and automated data acquisition systems, using programming applications such as LabVIEW, FlexLogger, DIAdem, and DeltaV.
• Build and integrate custom test systems using National Instruments (NI) hardware and electromechanical components
• Analyze experimental results and prepare clear, data-driven engineering reports including conclusions and recommendations
• Create, document, and implement engineering best practices
• Interpret industry standards that pertain to HPBV testing and coordinate testing associated with certification.
• Provide technical input and direction to the design and evaluation of new product concepts, including conceptualization, design review, and testing of complex products.
• Lead future development of lab space specific to Isolation Valve testing.
• Drive efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory
• Mentor and support other engineers while promoting best practices and continuous learning
• Work effectively in a global and local team with the ability to work independently in local test facility to drive projects forward.
• Leverage expertise in valve test methods and lead continuous improvement and implementation of test technologies across the global labs
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned by the Engineering Manager

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Proven competency and experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation of mechanical systems
• Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and risk management in planning process
• Ability to apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics and physical sciences to real-world applications supporting the development of products, test equipment, test procedures, and measurement techniques.
• Background in machine design, material selection and manufacturing methods
• Working experience in CAD software, such as Inventor, AutoCAD, Solidworks
• Experience with pressure retaining materials, material coatings, and wear mechanisms
• Background in machine design, material selection and manufacturing methods
• Hands on experience with design/certification standards like EN 12516, ASME standards, API 609, AWWA, ISO15848, API 607, TSx, SIL etc.
• New product designs, development, hands on experience with design verification tools such as 6, GD&T, DFMEA, QFD, DFM/A and engineering calculations
• Strong communication skills
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to work outside traditional work hours to interact with supporting locations globally

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering discipline
• English fluent verbal and writing, any additional language is a plus

Minimum Work Experience Required:

• Min. of 10 years related experience with min. of 5 years in the area of industrial valves
• Experience in matrix organization with skip level reporting
• Experience working with remote/global teams
  
  

Desired Characteristics:

• Self-motivated and able to prioritise work and stay focused on overall objectives
• Must be proactive, have positive attitude and high level personal integrity
• Assertive communicator
• Action Oriented and Ensures Accountability, embrace the opportunities of automation

Travel: Be willing to travel to global business locations as needed