Senior Test Engineer (Vibration)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Test Engineer (Vibration) to take technical ownership of our dynamics testing programs lead facility standardization and drive operational this role you will lead high-expertise test programs (e.g. basic and advanced vibration shock sine sweeps) mentor junior engineering staff oversee preventative maintenance and collaborate cross-functionally with sales scheduling and management to align technical execution with strategic revenue goals.

Salary: $110000- $130000/yr DOE

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Program Ownership
Test Program Execution & Control: Assume end-to-end technical leadership for high-complexity dynamics test programs using Vibration Research (VR) control software and systems (e.g. basic and advanced sine sweeps random vibration shock testing) against strict customer requirements and industry standards.
CAD & Fixture Design: Utilize SolidWorks to model test setups review fixture designs interpret schematics and ensure proper mechanical interfacing between test articles and shaker systems.
Pressurization Systems & Schematics: Oversee test setups involving pressurized systems pneumatics or fluid loops; interpret review and author complex piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and fluid/pressurization schematics for dynamic testing environments.
Test Setup & Data Management: Oversee instrumentation design (accelerometers strain gauges pressure transducers controllers) data acquisition setups and standard server folder structures for secure document control.
Data & Reporting Efficiency: Streamline data handoffs between lab technicians and the reporting team maintaining a target 10-day report delivery lead time post-testing. Coordinate operations and admin workflows via laboratory management software (VLAB).
CapEx & Facility Optimization: Work with facilities and management to evaluate finalize and execute Capital Expenditure (CapEx) plans lab layout improvements pressurized system upgrades and equipment capital projects.
Mentorship & Team Delegation
Junior Engineer Development: Establish structured mentoring deliver core training (lab safety Vibration Research software/shaker fundamentals instrumentation pressure safety protocols administrative processes) and systematically delegate routine test campaigns and customer communications.
Technician Guidance: Oversee technician workflows file compliance safety procedures and standard operating procedures across the dynamics lab.
Operations Scheduling & Strategic Alignment
Preventative Maintenance (PM): Finalize implement and maintain comprehensive PM plans and daily checkout procedures for all dynamics shakers controllers pressure control hardware and instrumentation.
Lab Scheduling: Partner with scheduling and department leadership to develop weekly and monthly lab schedules to optimize testing throughput.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Department Managers Sales and Quoting teams to evaluate the incoming dynamics pipeline support proposal development and align operational goals with quarterly revenue targets.

Skills / Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience in dynamics testing environmental simulation structural dynamics or vibration lab operations.
Software Proficiency:
o Hands-on proficiency with Vibration Research (VibrationVIEW) controller software for vibration and shock profile generation setup and control.
o Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D CAD modeling fixture evaluation and reading/creating mechanical drawings.
Technical Skills:
o In-depth knowledge of shaker systems digital vibration controllers standard accelerometer types strain gauge installations and pressure transducers/sensors.
o Strong technical proficiency in pressurization systems fluid/pneumatic test setups pressure safety standards and reading/drafting system schematics (P&IDs).
o Proficiency in testing standards (e.g. MIL-STD-810 RTCA DO-160 launch vehicle/aerospace acceptance and qualification standards).
o Demonstrated track record in technical report writing data review and data auditing.
Leadership Skills: Proven experience mentoring junior engineers or technical staff delegating workflows and leading cross-functional process improvements.
Communication: Strong technical communication and presentation skills for interfacing with customers sales teams and senior management.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with aerospace hardware qualification programs (e.g. commercial space / launch vehicle programs requiring high-pressure pneumatic/hydraulic testing during dynamic exposure).
Advanced experience designing test fixtures and tooling in SolidWorks.
Advanced experience working in a dynamics test lab
Experience performing vibration and shock testing on a dual shaker system

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to Make tomorrow safer than today.

When failure in use is not an option we help customers make certain that their products materials processes and services are safe compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production our global laboratory network of scientists engineers and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality sustainable outcomes and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

Required Experience:

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