Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Chillicothe, IL
Details: 12-month contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role
Pay Rate: $35.00 – 38.30/hr. with benefit inclusions
Job Summary
The Test Engineer will support performance and durability testing of electric drive components and systems within a laboratory environment. This role is responsible for developing and executing test plans, preparing and instrumenting test articles, analyzing data, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and communicating results to cross-functional engineering teams. The position offers hands-on exposure to electrification technologies while working closely with product development, controls, simulation, and test engineering professionals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute performance and durability test plans for electric drive components and systems.
- Coordinate test article modifications, instrumentation, installation, and test setup activities.
- Operate laboratory test equipment and oversee testing activities to ensure accurate and reliable results.
- Analyze test data, summarize findings, and provide technical conclusions and recommendations.
- Troubleshoot issues related to test stands, control systems, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
- Document test procedures, results, and observations in technical reports and presentations.
- Lead routine project update meetings and communicate testing progress to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with design, controls, simulation, and other cross-functional engineering teams.
- Support continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and laboratory capabilities.
- Work under the guidance of senior engineers and team leads while taking ownership of assigned test programs.
Years of Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 2–4 years of engineering experience in testing, product development, or a related technical field.
- Internship experience will be considered toward overall experience requirements.
Skills Required
- Experience developing and executing engineering test programs.
- Product development experience within an engineering environment.
- Strong mechanical system troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to analyze data and prepare technical reports and presentations.
- Knowledge of electric drive systems, motors, generators, or related technologies.
- Strong organizational, communication, and meeting facilitation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail.
- Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation.
- Preferred: Experience with DEWESoft data acquisition systems.
- Preferred: Experience with CANape software.
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