Title of Position: Test Engineer II
Position Type: Full time; Exempt
We are seeking a Test Engineer II to join our growing team. This role is focused on designing test stands and testing new scroll compressors and vacuum pump designs, including liquid-cooled oil-free compressors for auxiliary air systems on fully electric trucks and buses. The ideal candidate is driven, organized, and detail-oriented, and can turn test data into clear recommendations for the design team.
Pay Range: $82,000 - $98,000 / year, based on qualifications and experienceCompany Benefits include: - Health Insurance through Cigna (optional HSA plan with $10 per pay period matching)
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance, paid by employer
- Group and voluntary life insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Safety shoe allowance
- 3-weeks PTO accrual and paid holidays
- Parental Leave
- Educational reimbursement
Company Perks include:- Catered company lunches on a quarterly basis
- Company Summer picnic for employees and their families
- Department activities budget
- Company Happy Hours, Trivia night and more
- Casual dress code
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Recognition Awards
- 9/80 work schedule
Job Responsibilities:- Design and build test stands for evaluating scroll compressor and vacuum pump performance
- Select and install test instrumentation (pressure transducers, flow meters, temperature sensors, etc.) for accurate data collection
- Develop test plans and conduct performance, durability, and life testing of prototypes
- Map compressor and vacuum pump performance (flow, power, efficiency, discharge temperature) across speed and pressure, and produce performance curves and data sheets
- Analyze test data, diagnose issues, and recommend design solutions
- Perform teardown and failure analysis of tested and field-returned units, and support root cause and corrective action with Design and Product Engineering
- Write comprehensive test plans and formal test reports summarizing test setup and results, including reports for customers
- Run thermal and acoustic testing using in-house thermal chambers and sound booth
- Coordinate outside lab testing for shock and vibration, thermal shock, and EMC/EMI
- Program and maintain LabVIEW applications to automate data acquisition and analysis
- Communicate with motor controllers and vehicle systems over CAN bus using Vector tools
- Maintain instrument calibration records and test equipment health to ensure measurement accuracy
- Support production and end-of-line test development as products move toward release
- Support the design team with cost optimization testing and material testing
- Ensure test stands and lab practices meet safety requirements for pressurized equipment, rotating machinery, and high-voltage systems
- Train and mentor engineering technicians on test procedures and data analysis
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Occasional travel may be required
- Overtime availability as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required- B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience with a proven track record in testing)
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a test engineer
- Experience using LabVIEW for data acquisition and analysis
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) to interpret test stand designs
- Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN) bus
- Knowledge of Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, or similar)
Preferred- Knowledge of Python for test data analysis
- Experience with PLC programming and control systems for test stand automation
- Experience with BLDC motors and controllers
- Experience with common troubleshooting instruments (DMM, oscilloscope, function generators, etc.)
- Working knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer as applied to compressor performance
- Background in automotive
Location: Thornton, Colorado
How to Apply:https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/1078af34-40eb-4989-83a3-3a2138324f69/Air-Squared-Manufacturing-Inc%20Pay Range: $82,000 - $98,000 / year, based on qualifications and experienceSalary Description
$82,000 - $98,000 / year
