Test Engineer

Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Reference Code: 5258 Parker Hannifin Corporation is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. With annual sales of more than $12 billion, Parker provides systematic, precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Parker has more than 57,000 employees in 43 countries around the world. Test Engineer Position Summary:To develop and evaluate new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing on new and existing products. in support of the Corporate WIN Strategy. Responsible for the programming / troubleshooting of automated test equipment, designing of tools, fixtures, and gauges, and determination of process parameters to achieve desired production goals and quality standards.  Scope/Supervision and Interaction:Interfaces with Product Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Departments.  Performs and reports on mechanical testing fo new and existing designs.  Essential Functions: Collaborates with engineers on the requirements for design validation testing, potential design changes, product specifications, serviceability of products and assembly requirements.  Set-up, run and inspect engineering design validation tests. Install, remove and analyze mechanical tests, gear trains and components. Prepare prpfessinal engineering Test Reports. Design of testing systems and fixturing.  Maintain, calibrate and set-up testing equipment. Maintain records and files to support tests, equipment and instrumentation. Maintain proper communications, administration, discipline and other day to day procedures. Develop record and maintain proper work instructions for lab in order to maintain ISO9001 certification. Must continuously maintain the highest degree of customer service, throughput, quality, cost reduction and people productivity. Ability to perform failure analysis of gears, shafts, bearings and other mechanical/electrical systems.    Qualifications: -BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.  Equivalent experience in related position of field will be considered. -Experience in an Engineering lab will be regarded as an additional plus for the position. -High degree of mechanical aptitude, including fabrication skills. -Previous experience with testing of powertrain components beneficial. -Previous experience with powertrain testing procedures, equipment and requirements beneficial. -Proven written and verbal communication skills -Ability to perform in a team environment. -Computer skills required include Word, Excel and Visual Basic. -Familiar with data acquisition software and components.   Additional Comments:The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. Job Requirements: Job Code : 63995967 Division/Department : Parker Hannifin