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Control Devices, LLC · 1 month ago

R&D Test Technician

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Control Devices LLC, founded in 1963, is a leading flow control technology company based in Houston, Texas. The R&D Test Technician will set up and conduct tests on high pressure hydraulic control valves and components, ensuring product performance and design validation through operational testing.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Confer with engineers or other personnel in the creation and implementation of FAT test and assembly procedures as well as investigate and participate in problem solving a valves malfunction

Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear

Record test results per test procedure using numerical and graphical data

Ensure test schedules are attained while meeting safety objectives

Be an effective interface between Engineering and Assembly

Secure the project test package from Engineering and verifies that all procedures, drawings and approvals necessary for the test are in place

Review the test schedules and ensure that all tools and materials necessary to meet the schedules are on hand prior to the test start dates

Coordinate and participate in the installation of product on test equipment or into test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source, and indicating instruments

Balance team and individual responsibilities

Give and welcome feedback and exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views

Contribute to building a positive team spirit by putting the success of team above individual interests and supporting everyone's efforts to succeed

Perform other work-related tasks, as assigned

Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment

Apply Gilmore, and where appropriate Client Company's, Quality, Health, SafetyEnvironment Policies and Safety Management Systems

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded

Qualification

High pressure hydraulic testingTroubleshooting techniquesTest circuit assemblyMechanical aptitudeLabVIEWRoot cause analysisP&ID interpretationExcel proficiencyWord proficiencyOutlook proficiencyTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum five years of product assembly, testing, and troubleshooting within the high pressure hydraulic valve market

Experience influencing the development and implementation of assembly and test procedures, equipment manuals, and/or documentation associated with product assembly and testing

Experience assembling the qualification test circuits required for product testing in a laboratory setting

Effective at troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem solving techniques

Familiarity with Excel, Word, Outlook and LabVIEW

Work well within a close-knit team environment is critical

Self starter and able to work with little supervision

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to read and interpret drawings and P&IDs

Comprehend and build Test Setups based on Test Circuit Schematics

Possess a strong Mechanical Aptitude

Familiar with piping and Instrumentation tubing

Willingness to work nights, weekends, and/or overtime if required

Physical Dexterity required; ability to ascend/descend ladders; ability to stand, walk, bend, sit, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, and move objects for 8 to 12 hours per day

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Speak/hear and use specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Capability of properly using standard office equipment including a computer with a keyboard

Ability to wear and utilize Personal Protective Safety Equipment (PPE). Required equipment includes steel toed shoes, safety glasses/goggles. Additional PPE may be required, e.g., safety harnesses, Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC), hard hats, or other as assigned

Preferred

Associate's degree in mechanical technology

Experience operating DAQ systems

Experience with BOP control valve and/or downhole valve qualification testing experience

Possess or ability to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential card

Possess or ability to obtain Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training inclusive of Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)

Company

Control Devices, LLC

Control Devices LLC is a leading manufacturer of high quality valves and industrial parts serving the compressed air, pressure washer, automotive, fluid power, fire protection, specialty gas and pneumatic industries.

Founded in 1963

Fenton, Missouri, USA

201-500 employees