Test & Reliability Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible engineer for many, simultaneous testing projects.
• Responsible engineer for the upgrade and maintenance of several test stands.
• Design and conduct experiments that serve to optimize the tunneling process (increase speed, reduce cost).
• Design and conduct experiments that validate machine reliability.
• Train and direct technicians in the use, maintenance, and upgrading of test stands.
• Develop data-based models for key tunneling parameters.
• Communicate with all stakeholders in the test process and clearly convey results and consequences.
• Ensure all systems are compliant with appropriate regulations such as MSHA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor or graduate degree in physics, chemistry, math and/or engineering.
• Experience conducting research - hypothesize, design experiments, collect data, verify/reject hypotheses.
• Hands-on hardware experience fabricating and assembling complex systems - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.
• 1+ year of experience analyzing data using software (Python, Mathematica, Matlab, R, etc.).
• Strong math and physics skills (multivariable calculus, linear algebra, classical mechanics)
• Acute attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on cross-functional technical projects (mechanical, electrical, software).
• Design experience using CAD software, FEA software, PCB design software, and/or software development.
• Experience analyzing data using Python.
• Experience in creating original technical deliverables (papers, presentations, posters, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in kinematics, thermodynamics, mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes.
• Basic knowledge of tunnel boring processes and related systems (excavation, ground conditioning, grout, tunnel lining, muck removal, etc.)